Which of the Following Would Retain the Most Detailed Impressions

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would retain the most detailed impressions of fossilized organisms?

• A)very fine-grained volcanic ash deposited in an ancient lake
• B)an ancient, rainforest lateritic soil buried by basalt lava flows
• C)quartz-rich sand deposited in a shallow beachfront environment
• D)gravel and sand stream deposits laid down during flash floods

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

The theory that we act to reduce the discomfort (dissonance) we feel when two of our thoughts (cognitions) are inconsistent. For example, when our awareness of our attitudes and of our actions clash, we can reduce the resulting dissonance by changing our attitudes.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Situational Attribution

The process of assigning the cause of behavior to environmental factors rather than to internal traits or motivations.

Role-Playing

A method or scenario in which individuals assume roles and act them out in a simulated context, often used in training, therapy, or educational settings.