An Atom Can Be Excited

question 49

Multiple Choice

An atom can be excited

• A) if it emits a photon.
• B) if it collides with another atom or electron.
• C) if it absorbs a photon.
• D) a and b above.
• E) b and c above.

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Definitions:

Rational-emotive Therapy

A form of cognitive-behavioral therapy founded by Albert Ellis that helps individuals identify and change irrational beliefs that cause emotional distress.

Paradoxical Intervention

A therapeutic technique in which a therapist prescribes or suggests the continuation of the behavior symptomatic of the client's issue, often leading to change through resistance to the suggestion.

Social-learning Theory

A theory which posits that people learn new behaviors through observing and imitating others, alongside direct reinforcement.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A theory that explains the feelings of discomfort that result from holding two conflicting beliefs.