The Brightest Stars in Aging Globular Clusters Will Be

question 24

Multiple Choice

The brightest stars in aging globular clusters will be:

• A) core stars of planetary nebulae.
• B) massive blue main sequence stars like Spica.
• C) blue stragglers.
• D) red supergiants like Betelguese and Antares.
• E) blue supergiants like Rigel and Deneb.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon where there is discomfort or distress from holding two conflicting beliefs, attitudes, or values simultaneously.

Fundamental Attribution Error

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Central Route Persuasion

A technique for convincing others that requires thoroughly understanding the message's content, resulting in enduring changes in attitudes.

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