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question 105

Multiple Choice

Imagine comparing a 1.2 solar mass white dwarf to a 1.0 solar mass white dwarf. Which of the following must be true?

• A) The 1.2 solar mass white dwarf has a larger radius.
• B) The 1.2 solar mass white dwarf has a smaller radius.
• C) The 1.2 solar mass white dwarf has a higher surface temperature.
• D) The 1.2 solar mass white dwarf has a lower surface temperature.
• E) The 1.2 solar mass white dwarf is supported by neutron degeneracy pressure; the 1 solar mass white dwarf is supported by electron degeneracy pressure.

Understand how rapid assessments based on minimal information can lead to quick inferences about individuals.

Understand the mechanisms through which prejudicial attitudes are developed in individuals.

Knowledge of tools and tests used to measure implicit attitudes and prejudice.

Differentiate between prejudice and discrimination in social contexts.

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Definitions:

Family Environment

The social and emotional setting in which a person grows up or lives, which includes family dynamics, relationships, and cultural practices.

Personality Change

Alterations in an individual's characteristic patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior, which may occur due to various factors.

Extroverted

describes individuals who are outgoing, sociable, and energized by interactions with other people, as opposed to being introspective.

Heritability for Divorce

Refers to the extent to which genetic factors contribute to the likelihood of divorce, suggesting that the propensity for divorce may be inherited to some degree from one's parents.