Which of These Statements Is Not True About Copernicus

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements is not true about Copernicus?

• A) He hypothesized that planetary orbits were circular.
• B) He thought that Ptolemy's ideas about the shape of orbits were correct.
• C) He provided the first serious alternative to Ptolemy's system.
• D) His model of the universe placed the Sun, rather than the Earth, at the center.
• E) He used telescopic observations to confirm his theories.

Differentiate among cognitive schemas, concepts, prototypes, and exemplars, and how they facilitate information processing.

Recognize the impact of stereotypes on perception and decision-making.

Apply the understanding of problem solving, decision making, and reasoning in everyday contexts.

Appreciate the importance of changing practices to reduce bias in decision-making, such as in the context of auditions.

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Definitions:

Mediated Transport

The process by which molecules are moved across a cell membrane with the assistance of specific proteins, including both active and passive transport mechanisms.

Cranial Nerve

One of twelve pairs of nerves that arise directly from the brain, not the spinal cord, and supply sensory and motor functions to the head and neck.

Sympathetic Control

The part of the autonomic nervous system that activates the body's "fight or flight" response under stress or threat.