Uplifting Caused by the Removal of Weight on Top of the Crust

question 86

Multiple Choice

Uplifting caused by the removal of weight on top of the crust, as when an ice sheet melts away or when erosion strips material off the top of a thick crustal root of a mountain, is called:

• A) isostatic rebound
• B) elastic buoyancy
• C) floating equilibrium
• D) the iceberg principal

Explain the concepts of schema, assimilation, and accommodation in cognitive development.

Compare and contrast heredity and environment in their roles in shaping human development.

Describe the three biological theories of aging and their implications.

Distinguish between cross-sectional and longitudinal studies and understand their significance in psychological research.

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Definitions:

CS

Conditioning Stimulus; in conditioning, it's the stimulus that, when paired with an unconditioned stimulus, can elicit a conditioned response.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that naturally triggers a reflexive or unlearned response.

Salivation

The secretion of saliva, often in response to the sight, smell, or taste of food, which is part of the digestive process.

Food

Any nutritious substance that humans or animals eat or drink to maintain life and growth.