Which of the Following Statements CORRECTLY Describes Why Copernicus Decided

question 245

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements CORRECTLY describes why Copernicus decided that the orbits of Mercury and Venus are smaller than the orbit of Earth?

• A) Both Mercury and Venus can sometimes be seen high in the sky at midnight.
• B) Both Mercury and Venus show a complete cycle of phases, like the Moon.
• C) Both Mercury and Venus stay fairly close to the Sun in the sky.
• D) Both Mercury and Venus occasionally pass through conjunction with the Sun as seen from Earth.

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Definitions:

Incremental Theory

The belief that abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work, embodying a view of intelligence that it is flexible and growth-oriented.

Entity Theory

A belief that abilities are fixed and innate, leading individuals to view their capabilities as static and unchangeable, as opposed to being developed through effort and practice.

Attachment Study

Research focused on the emotional bonds that form between individuals, particularly between infants and their primary caregivers, and the impact of these bonds on psychological development.

Strange Situation Test

A measurement technique designed by Ainsworth to assess the quality of an infant’s attachment to a caregiver. Infants (12 months or older) and their caregivers are brought to a room (the strange situation) where the child experiences a series of eight 3-minute episodes, each one introducing changes in the social situation, some of which are likely to be stressful, such as an episode when the mother leaves the baby with a stranger. The infant’s willingness to explore the toys and his reactions to his mother and the strangers are observed.