Compared with the Orbital Distance of Earth from the Sun

question 16

Multiple Choice

Compared with the orbital distance of Earth from the Sun, the equivalent orbital distances for the outer planets are _____ times greater.

• A) between 2 and 20
• B) more than 10
• C) between 2 and 5
• D) more than 5

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

State of psychological tension produced by simultaneously having two opposing cognitions. People are motivated to reduce the tension, often by changing or rejecting one of the cognitions. Festinger proposed that we seek harmony in our attitudes, beliefs and behaviours and try to reduce tension from inconsistency among these elements.

Japanese Participants

Individuals from Japan taking part in an activity, study, or event.

American Participants

A term often used in research studies indicating the individuals taking part in the study are from the United States.

Social Cues

Nonverbal or environmental signals that are interpreted by individuals to guide their social interactions.