Which One of These Statements Is NOT a Characteristic of Elliptical

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Multiple Choice

Which one of these statements is NOT a characteristic of elliptical galaxies?

• A) Elliptical galaxies are almost devoid of interstellar gas and dust.
• B) Almost all star formation stopped in elliptical galaxies billions of years ago.
• C) Different elliptical galaxies appear to be flattened by different amounts.
• D) Elliptical galaxies have a disk and a central bulge but no spiral arms.

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Definitions:

Inductive Reasoning

A logical process in which multiple premises, collected through observation, are used to arrive at a probable conclusion.

Concrete Operational Thought

Piaget’s term for the ability to reason logically about direct experiences and perceptions.

Formal Operational Thought

The final stage of cognitive development (according to Piaget), characterized by the ability to think abstractly, logically, and systematically.

Imaginary Audience

A psychological concept where an individual imagines and believes that multitudes of people are enthusiastically listening to or watching them.