Miller's Classic Experiment Demonstrated That a Discharge of Sparks Through

question 31

Multiple Choice

Miller's classic experiment demonstrated that a discharge of sparks through a mixture of gases could result in the formation of a large variety of organic compounds. Miller did not use ________ as one of the gases in his experiment.

• A) methane
• B) oxygen
• C) water
• D) ammonia

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Definitions:

Misattribution of Arousal

A psychological phenomenon where a person mistakenly attributes their emotional or physiological state to the wrong source or cause.

Excitation Transfer

A psychological process where arousal generated by one stimulus is added to the arousal from a second stimulus, intensifying the overall emotional experience.

Downward Comparison

A psychological process where an individual compares themselves to others who are worse off in order to feel better about their own situation.

Upward Comparison

The act of comparing oneself to others who are perceived to be better off or superior in some way, which can affect self-esteem and motivation.