Recent Evidence from Very Distant Supernova Explosions Indicates That the Universe

question 42

Multiple Choice

Recent evidence from very distant supernova explosions indicates that the universe is expanding

• A) at a decreasing rate, and this will eventually come to a halt with no further expansion or contraction.
• B) at an unchanging rate.
• C) at a decreasing rate, but without ever coming to a halt (so that it will expand forever).
• D) at a decreasing rate, and this will eventually turn into an overall contraction.
• E) at an increasing rate.

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Definitions:

Alfred Adler

Austrian psychiatrist who founded the school of individual psychology, emphasizing the importance of feelings of inferiority and the creative self in personality development.

Rationalization

A defense mechanism where controversial behaviors or feelings are justified and explained in a seemingly rational or logical manner to avoid the true explanation.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies brought into play by the unconscious mind to manipulate, deny, or distort reality in order to defend against feelings of anxiety and unacceptable impulses and maintain self-schema.

Threatening

Presenting a danger or harm, creating a sense of fear or insecurity.