If the Earth Rotated Around Its Axis from East to West

question 44

Essay

If the Earth rotated around its axis from east to west rather than west to east, what major consequences would this have had for the standard routes traversed by sailing ships traveling between Europe or Africa and the Americas prior to the 20^th century?

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobia or anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation while teaching relaxation strategies.

Rational-Emotive Therapy

A form of cognitive-behavioral therapy developed by Albert Ellis that focuses on identifying and changing irrational beliefs and attitudes.

Sensitivity Training

A form of training designed to help individuals develop empathy and improve interpersonal communication through better understanding of others' feelings and perspectives.

Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic approach and theory of personality developed by Sigmund Freud emphasizing unconscious motivations and conflicts.