The Tragic 2003 Explosion of the Space Shuttle Columbia While

question 90

Multiple Choice

The tragic 2003 explosion of the space shuttle Columbia while preparing to land has been cited as an example of:

• A)group conformity
• B)a rush to judgment
• C)groupthink
• D)focused decision making

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Definitions:

Posterior Tibial Artery

A major blood vessel that supplies blood to the lower leg and foot.

Superior Vena Cava

The large vein carrying deoxygenated blood from the head, neck, and upper limbs to the heart.

Inferior Vena Cava

A large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower and middle parts of the body to the right atrium of the heart.

Upper Limbs

Refers to the arms, from the shoulders to the hands, inclusive of all the bones, muscles, and joints in between.