A Principal Factor Contributing to the Loss of the Space

question 6

Multiple Choice

A principal factor contributing to the loss of the space shuttle Challenger was that

• A) its payload was too heavy.
• B) there were no experienced astronauts on board.
• C) the weather in Florida was unusually cold.
• D) it was hit by lightning.
• E) NASA was experimenting with a new type of fuel.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Theories

Theories focused on understanding how people think, perceive, remember, and learn, explaining various aspects of human behavior and development.

Development

The process of growth or improvement over time, which can be applied in contexts like economic, social, or personal development.

Information-Processing Theory

A cognitive approach that likens human thinking to the way computers process information, focusing on the ways information is encoded, stored, and retrieved.

Contributing Factors

Elements or conditions that play a significant role in causing or influencing an outcome or event.