A Radioactive Isotope Is

question 65

Multiple Choice

A radioactive isotope is

• A) an unstable nucleus that gives off radio waves
• B) a nucleus that formed from the fusion of two other nuclei
• C) a stable nucleus that is formed from the fission of a large unstable nucleus
• D) an unstable nucleus that spontaneously decays to produce high-energy particles and radiation

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Definitions:

Attribution Theory

The view that people are motivated to discover the underlying causes of behavior as part of their effort to make sense of the behavior.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

A belief or expectation that influences behavior in a way that causes the belief to become true.

Stereotypes

Oversimplified generalized beliefs about a group of people that often do not accurately reflect reality, influencing attitudes and behaviors towards members of that group.

Beautiful Is Good

A social psychological phenomenon where physical attractiveness leads people to attribute other positive traits such as intelligence and kindness to the person.