Which of These Events Is NOT Possible

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of these events is NOT possible?

• A)low-mass stars swelling up to produce planetary nebulae
• B)red giants exploding as Type II supernovae
• C)close binary stars producing recurrent novae explosions
• D)white dwarfs and companion stars producing recurrent Type I supernova events
• E)a white dwarf being found in the center of a planetary nebula

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Definitions:

Personal Control

An individual's belief in their ability to influence events and their outcomes in their life.

Reciprocal Determinism

Reciprocal determinism is a psychological theory proposing that an individual's behavior is influenced by both their environment and personal factors, which in turn influence each other.

Identification

The process of recognizing or establishing as being a particular person or thing; verification of the identity of a person or thing.

Self-Serving Bias

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