What Are the Elements in the "A" Columns of the Periodic

question 7

Multiple Choice

What are the elements in the "A" columns of the periodic table called?

• A) main group elements
• B) inner transition elements
• C) transition elements
• D) none of these

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Definitions:

Flooding

A psychological treatment method in which a person is exposed to their fear at its maximum intensity, and for a prolonged period, without any actual harm, to help overcome the fear.

Balloons

Flexible bags filled with air or other gases like helium, often used for decoration, entertainment, or scientific experiments.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral concept where the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Extinction

Within the field of psychology, it refers to the process where a conditioned response slowly diminishes and ultimately vanishes when the conditioned stimulus isn't presented together with the unconditioned stimulus anymore.