Olber's Paradox States That the ____

question 37

Multiple Choice

Olber's paradox states that the ____.

• A) Universe must have a center, but not an edge
• B) sky should be as bright as the surface of a star in all directions
• C) Universe should have an edge, but not a center
• D) Earth should be at the farthest point in the Universe from the Big Bang.
• E) Universe is not infinite, but cannot have an edge or center

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Definitions:

Pessimistic Attributions

The tendency to explain the causes of negative events in one's life as internal, stable, and global.

Anchoring Effect

A cognitive bias where an individual relies too heavily on an initial piece of information (the "anchor") when making decisions.

Confirmation Bias

The inclination to seek out, interpret, prefer, and remember data in a manner that affirms one's existing beliefs or hypotheses.

Psychological Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by patterns of thought, behavior, or emotions that are significantly distressing, dysfunctional, or deviant from cultural norms.