The Figure Shows Three Identical Lightbulbs Connected to a Battery

question 38

Multiple Choice

The figure shows three identical lightbulbs connected to a battery having a constant voltage across its terminals. What happens to the brightness of lightbulb 1 when the switch S is closed?

• A) The brightness will increase momentarily then return to its previous level.
• B) The brightness increases permanently.
• C) The brightness will decrease momentarily then return to its previous level.
• D) The brightness remains the same as before the switch is closed.
• E) The brightness decreases permanently.

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Definitions:

Self-efficacy Expectations

Beliefs in one's ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task, which can play a major role in how goals, tasks, and challenges are approached.

Self-concept Expectations

The beliefs and anticipations about one's abilities, behaviors, and characteristics that shape one's self-concept.

Self-esteem Expectations

The beliefs individuals hold about their ability to succeed and their worthiness of success and happiness, influencing motivation and behavior.

Psychosocial Development Theory

A theory proposed by Erik Erikson that suggests human development is governed by a series of stages that depend on biological maturation and social demands, emphasizing the social nature of our development rather than its sexual nature.