Einstein's Theory of Relativity Tells Us That Travelers Who Make

question 38

Multiple Choice

Einstein's theory of relativity tells us that travelers who make a high-speed trip to a distant star and back will ________.

• A) age less than people who stay behind on Earth
• B) age more than people who stay behind on Earth
• C) have more fun than people who stay behind on Earth
• D) never be able to make the trip within their lifetimes

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Definitions:

Moment-to-Moment

Describes experiencing or reacting to events one instant at a time, often associated with mindfulness and present awareness.

Relative Deprivation

A sense of dissatisfaction or resentment that arises from the belief that one is worse off compared to others in a similar situation or compared to societal norms.

Happiness Set Point

The theory suggesting individuals have a baseline level of happiness which, despite changes or life events, tends to return to its original level.

Adaptation-Level

A theory suggesting that people adapt to new stimuli and events, eventually perceiving them as normal and using this new norm as a baseline for future judgments.