What Are the Two Most Common Types of Ionizing Particles

question 102

Multiple Choice

What are the two most common types of ionizing particles emitted by radioactive isotopes? 

• A) electrons and protons 
• B) alpha and beta particles 
• C) gamma and beta particles 
• D) gamma and alpha particles

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Definitions:

Milgram Experiments

A series of social psychology experiments conducted by Stanley Milgram, which measured the willingness of study participants to obey an authority figure who instructed them to perform acts conflicting with their personal conscience.

"Learners"

Individuals engaged in the process of gaining knowledge, understanding, or skill through study, experience, or teaching.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental distress felt when possessing multiple contradictory beliefs, values, or attitudes.

Milgram Obedience Studies

A series of experiments that demonstrated a high level of obedience to authority figures, leading participants to perform acts conflicting with their personal conscience.