The Main Energy Source That Drives a Supernova Explosion Is

question 22

Multiple Choice

The main energy source that drives a supernova explosion is ____.

• A) a shock wave from the collapse of the iron core
• B) a blast of gravitational waves emanating from the creation of a neutron star
• C) a burst of neutrinos generated in the core collapse
• D) energy from the radioactive decay of heavy elements
• E) fusion of the remaining hydrogen in the star through a chain reaction

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Definitions:

Primary Reinforcer

A stimulus that satisfies basic survival needs and is inherently rewarding, such as food, water, or shelter, which does not require learning to be effective.

Secondary Reinforcer

A conditioned reinforcer that gains its reinforcing power through its association with a primary reinforcer; examples include money, grades, or tokens.

Variable Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, making it a powerful tool in the study of operant conditioning.

Schedules of Reinforcement

Schedules of Reinforcement are the rules that determine how and when a behavior is reinforced in operant conditioning, critical in shaping and maintaining behaviors.