Stars That Do Not Have What It Takes to Succeed

question 28

Multiple Choice

Stars that do not have what it takes to succeed as a star (i.e. do not have enough mass to fuse hydrogen into helium at their centers) are called:

• A) extras
• B) red giants
• C) spectroscopic stars
• D) brown dwarfs
• E) main sequence stars

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Definitions:

Low-ball Technique

A persuasion strategy where an initially favorable offer is made to get an agreement, and then terms are made less favorable to the agreement party.

Postdecisional Dissonance

The discomfort experienced after making a difficult choice, often involving feelings of regret or uncertainty.

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting cognitions, such as beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors.

Dissonance Reduction

The process of rationalizing or justifying conflicting thoughts, beliefs, or attitudes to reduce psychological discomfort.