The Smallest Object One Can Distinguish Using the Electron Microscope

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Short Answer

The smallest object one can distinguish using the electron microscope is on the order of one nanometer (1 nm = 10-9 m).How many atoms of gold are contained in a cube whose edge is 1 nm long? The atomic mass of gold is 197 and its density is 19.3 g/cm3.

Grasp the concept of self-control and self-efficacy in personal development.

Understand cognitive approaches to learning and how they differ from behavioral approaches.

Identify the effects of self-efficacy on learning and performance in organizational settings.

Differentiate between primary and secondary reinforcers in the context of reinforcement theory.

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Definitions:

Long-Term Memory

The component of memory capable of storing large amounts of information for long periods, often the entire lifetime.

Chunks

Memory technique involving grouping information together to improve recall.

Rehearsed Information

Rehearsed information refers to data or facts that an individual has practiced recalling or reviewing, therefore enhancing the likelihood of retention and recall.

Short-Term Memory

A capacity for holding a small amount of information in mind in an active, readily available state for a short period.