The Expansion and Contraction of Frost Action Results in the Movement

question 54

Multiple Choice

The expansion and contraction of frost action results in the movement of soil particles,stones,and small boulders into distinct shapes know as

• A)patterned ground.
• B)solifluction.
• C)gelifluction.
• D)taliks.

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Definitions:

Mental Representation

The mental imagery of things that are not currently seen or present, including abstractions such as ideas and concepts.

Event Contingencies

The relationship or dependency between certain events, where the occurrence of one event affects the likelihood of another.

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which a person suffers from a sense of powerlessness, arising from a traumatic event or persistent failure to succeed. It is thought to be one of the underlying causes of depression.

Seligman

A psychologist known for his work on learned helplessness, positive psychology, and theories on depression and wellbeing.