What Best Describes Alpha Particles

question 59

Multiple Choice

What best describes alpha particles?

• A)They have the greatest potential to cause serious health problems.
• B)It takes thick concrete to stop them.
• C)They can penetrate upper layers of skin.
• D)They can be stopped by a sheet of paper.
• E)They can be stopped by heavy clothing.

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Definitions:

Neurofeedback

A type of biofeedback that uses real-time displays of brain activity, typically through EEG, to teach self-regulation of brain functions.

Positron Emission Tomography

A nuclear medicine functional imaging technique used to observe metabolic processes in the body by detecting pairs of gamma rays emitted indirectly by a positron-emitting radionuclide.

Behavior Modification

Techniques based on learning principles used to change maladaptive or undesirable behaviors into more positive actions.

Shaping

A method of conditioning in which successive approximations of a target behavior are reinforced until the desired behavior is achieved.