The Term Greenhouse Effect Describes ____

question 36

Multiple Choice

The term greenhouse effect describes ____.

• A) the radiation of heat energy into space
• B) the trapping of heat energy by molecules in the atmosphere
• C) the effect climate change has on the economy
• D) the efforts of the White House to support environmental legislation
• E) mutations in DNA from UV radiation

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Definitions:

Gate Control Theory

A theory proposing that the spinal cord contains a neurological "gate" that either blocks pain signals or allows them to continue to the brain.

Reinforcement

In psychology, a process that increases the likelihood of a behavior by administering a reward or removing a negative stimulus.

Pain Behaviors

Manifestations or expressions of pain, including facial expressions, verbalizations, posture, and activities that may change due to pain.

Gate Control Theory

A theory that proposes that the spinal cord contains a neurological "gate" that either blocks pain signals or allows them to continue on to the brain.