Precession Makes the Spin Axis of Earth Move in a Slow

question 83

Multiple Choice

Precession makes the spin axis of Earth move in a slow coning pattern. The end of the axis covers a complete circle in a period of

• A) 2600 years.
• B) 26 million years.
• C) 26,000 years.
• D) 1 year.

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Definitions:

Negative Punishment

A behavior reduction strategy where a favorable stimulus is removed following the undesired behavior.

Avoidance Learning

A process in behavioral psychology where a subject learns to prevent the occurrence of an unpleasant stimulus by performing a particular behavior.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral strategy where an aversive stimulus is removed following a desired behavior, increasing the frequency of that behavior.

Punishment

A consequence that reduces the likelihood of a behavior occurring in the future, often used in behavior modification strategies.