How Was Neptune Discovered

question 5

Multiple Choice

How was Neptune discovered?

• A)By accident,while an astronomer was looking for comets
• B)It passed in front of a bright star
• C)By looking at a position predicted by calculations
• D)This is a trick,it has been known since antiquity

Explain McGuire's inoculation theory and its relevance to resisting opposing arguments.

Understand the effectiveness of presenting evidence in persuasion, especially in contexts of neutral audience viewpoints.

Distinguish between presentations designed to inform and those designed to actuate.

Recognize the role and perception of evidence in influencing audience perspectives.

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Definitions:

Paradoxical Intentions

A therapeutic technique where clients are advised to intentionally engage in or exaggerate the behaviors or thoughts they wish to eliminate, leading to awareness and change.

Implosion

A psychological therapy technique where a person is intensely exposed to their fears or traumas in their imagination to reduce the related anxiety.

Reactive Inhibition

A psychological process where a previously learned response decreases in strength or frequency due to the repeated presentation of a stimulus, leading to fatigue or boredom.

Relaxation Training

A therapeutic technique focusing on teaching individuals methods to reduce stress and physical tension.