According to the text, few scientists are willing to go before the media and

make claims about how easy it is to identify the particular reasons for why a
certain person would commit a mass shooting. Which of the following
characteristics of science best explains the scientists’ reluctance?

a. Science is general.
b. Science assumes a skeptical attitude.
c. Science acknowledges the existence of objective truth.
d. Science often leads to controversy.
e. Science is private.

a.