What Did the 1998 Spacecraft Mars Orbiter Find When It

question 343

Multiple Choice

What did the 1998 spacecraft Mars Orbiter find when it looked at the "face" on Mars?

• A) The Orbiter found that the face had two noses, showing that it had been carved by a non-human sculptor.
• B) The Orbiter found that the shifting sands had uncovered two other, smaller faces on either side of it.
• C) The Orbiter found nothing-the face and the rocks around it were either gone or buried by sand.
• D) The Orbiter showed the face to be a natural rock formation.

---

Definitions:

False Belief Tasks

Are cognitive exercises used primarily in developmental psychology to assess an individual's understanding that others can hold beliefs different from reality.

Egocentric Problem Solvers

A characteristic of early childhood cognitive development where individuals can only see situations from their own perspective.

Present Knowledge

The current understanding or information one has about a subject or situation.

Invisible Indicators

Subtle or unseen signs that may signify underlying issues or conditions not immediately apparent.