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If the elliptical galaxy in Boötes, shown near the bottom of Figure 17-32 of the text, were at a distance of 1.6 billion ly, what would be the value of Hubble's constant H0? (Be careful with units.)
Delay Gratification
The capacity to withstand the urge for an instant gratification in favor of a future reward.
Immediate Reward
A reward received directly after completing a task or activity, often motivating future behavior.
Overjustification Effect
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Opponent-process Effect
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