What Do We Mean by Inflation

question 51

Multiple Choice

What do we mean by inflation?

• A)the photons released when electrons and protons first combined, forming the Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation
• B)the sudden release of photons when particles and antiparticles annihilate each other
• C)the expansion of universe starting with the instant after the Big Bang
• D)a sudden expansion of the universe driven by the energy released when the strong and electroweak forces froze out from the GUT force
• E)the rapid expansion of the universe, driven by white dwarf supernova, that we still observe today

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Definitions:

Temperament

Inherent aspects of an individual's personality, such as mood, disposition, and reactivity, typically observed in infancy and thought to be biologically based.

Thomas and Chess

Researchers known for their studies on temperament, describing how innate personality characteristics influence how one interacts with the environment.

Telegraphic Speech

A stage in language acquisition during which a child uses two-word sentences with high communicative value, mimicking the concise style of telegrams.

Intonation

The variation of pitch in speech that can change the meaning of words or sentences, often conveying emotions or interrogative intents.