The P-Wave Shadow Zone Is Largely the Result of ________

question 118

Multiple Choice

The P-wave shadow zone is largely the result of ________.

• A)reflection of P waves from the inner core-outer core boundary
• B)lower P-wave velocities in the mantle than in the crust
• C)refraction of P waves deeper into the core upon crossing the mantle-outer core boundary
• D)reflection of P waves at the boundary between the inner and outer cores

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Definitions:

Wundt

Wilhelm Wundt, often considered the father of psychology, who established the first psychological laboratory in Leipzig, Germany, focusing on introspection and psychological experiments.

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An approach in psychology that seeks to understand the structure of the mind by analyzing the basic elements of thoughts, sensations, and perceptions.

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Mind

The element of a person that enables them to be aware of the world and their experiences, to think, and to feel; the faculty of consciousness and thought.