The Orbits of a Few Dozen Stars Have Been Carefully

question 2

Multiple Choice

The orbits of a few dozen stars have been carefully monitored over a few decades in the proximity of the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way (see the figure shown below) .One example is the so-called star SO-1, whose semimajor axis is 3,300 AU long and has a period of 94.1 years.What is the estimated mass of the central supermassive black hole?

• A) 3.4 *10⁶ M_SUN
• B) 7.6 * 10⁹ M_SUN
• C) 1.5 * 10⁸ M_SUN
• D) 4.0 * 10⁶ M_SUN
• E) 3.4* 10¹¹ M_SUN

Identify Hofstede’s cultural dimensions and their relevance in comparative psychology.

Understand Fiske’s relational theory and its implications for cross-cultural relationships.

Understand the concept and implications of individualism and collectivism in societies.

Recognize the role of cultural practices in shaping individual and societal behaviors.

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Definitions:

Displacement Task

A cognitive experiment that assesses the ability to remember the location of an object after it has been moved out of direct sight.

Socioeconomic Status

A combined measure of an individual's or family's economic and social position relative to others, based on income, education, and occupation.

Cortical Development

The process during which the brain's cerebral cortex matures, involving the growth and differentiation of neurons, vital for cognitive functions.

Perspectives

Different ways of viewing or considering something, often influenced by one's beliefs, culture, or individual understanding.