In an Atom, the Square of an Electron's Wave Function

question 4

Multiple Choice

In an atom, the square of an electron's wave function

• A)becomes zero at the nucleus.
• B)is smallest near the nucleus.
• C)is largest near the nucleus.
• D)may be zero at more than one point.
• E)tends to infinity at large distances from the nucleus.

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Definitions:

Induced Compliance

A special case of cognitive dissonance: inconsistency is experienced when a person is persuaded to behave in a way that is contrary to an attitude.

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological discomfort experienced by an individual who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Inoculation

A way of making people resistant to persuasion. By providing them with a diluted counter-argument, they can build up effective refutations to a later, stronger argument.

Reactance

Brehm’s theory that people try to protect their freedom to act. When they perceive that this freedom has been curtailed, they will act to regain it.