What Was the Most Controversial Issue Surrounding the Nature of the Universe

question 61

Multiple Choice

What was the most controversial issue surrounding the nature of the Universe during the Renaissance?

• A) The movement of visible galaxies
• B) The origins of the Universe
• C) The number of planets in the Solar System
• D) The position of Earth in the Universe
• E) The existence of life on planets other than Earth

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Definitions:

Cognitions

Mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, remembering, judging, and problem-solving.

Hostile Attribution

The tendency to interpret others' behaviors as having hostile intent, even when the behavior is ambiguous or benign.

Social Information-Processing

Model used to explain idiosyncratic ways of processing social information, such as use of a hostile attributional bias to interpret neutral social cues.

Aggressive Child

A child who exhibits frequent and intense instances of anger, hostility, or violence towards others.