Compared to the Planets in the Solar System, the Dwarf

question 148

Multiple Choice

Compared to the planets in the solar system, the dwarf planet Pluto is

• A) similar to the Jovian planets in composition, although it is much smaller in size.
• B) similar to the terrestrial planets in composition, although it is much smaller in size.
• C) similar to the terrestrial planets in composition, although it is much larger in size.
• D) a real oddity, denser than the Jovian planets but lighter than the terrestrial planets.

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Definitions:

Goals

Cognitions that represent outcomes that we strive for in order to meet our needs and desires.

Excitation Transfer Theory

The idea that leftover arousal caused by an initial event can intensify emotional reactions to a second, unrelated event.

Arousal

A physiological and psychological state of being awake, alert, and engaged, often characterized by increased heart rate and sensory alertness.

Emotional Reactions

Manifestations of feelings that occur in response to stimuli, emphasizing the variability and complexity of human emotions.