Precession Can Be Detected by Noting the

question 14

Multiple Choice

Precession can be detected by noting the

• A)Changes in the celestial coordinates of stars over many years
• B)Westward motion of the stars during a night
• C)Motion of the Sun relative to that of the Earth
• D)Motion of the planets during retrograde motion

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Definitions:

Biological Need

Basic physical requirements for human survival, such as food, water, air, shelter, and sleep, that are essential for maintaining health and well-being.

Operant Conditioning

The technique of modifying the degree of a behavior through the provision of rewards or the imposition of punishments.

Voluntary Behavior

Actions that are under conscious control, as opposed to automatic or reflexive behaviors.

Thorndike's Law

A principle of learning that emphasizes the effect of rewards and punishments on behavior, suggesting that actions followed by positive outcomes are reinforced and more likely to be repeated.