Exposure to 10 NCi for 10 Minutes Is More Hazardous

question 61

Multiple Choice

Exposure to 10 nCi for 10 minutes is more hazardous for a child than for an adult because

• A) the child's cells are dividing more rapidly than the adult's and are, therefore, more susceptible to the radiation.
• B) the child's smaller body size makes the effective dose larger for the child than for the adult.
• C) the child's immune system is not developed well enough to resist damage.
• D) the child's skin is not as thick as an adult's and cannot block as much radiation.
• E) None of these reasons is correct.

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Definitions:

Rational Unconscious

A concept that suggests that the unconscious mind is capable of logical thought and can affect conscious decision making.

Preconscious

Part of Freud's theory of the mind, referring to the thoughts and feelings not presently in conscious awareness but that can be accessed easily.

Cognitive Factors

Refers to the mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, remembering, judging, and problem-solving.

Kelly

Referring to George Kelly, a psychologist known for his personal construct theory which posits that individuals interpret the world through their own constructs.