Which of the Following Statements Relating to Archosaurs Is False

question 140

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements relating to archosaurs is false?

• A) Archosaurs include crocodilians, dinosaurs, and birds.
• B) Dinosaurs were the dominant land animals for 150 million years.
• C) Birds are the only surviving dinosaurs.
• D) The bones of birds are hollow.
• E) The feathers of fossil dinosaurs are quite different from those of birds.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A state of psychological discomfort arising from holding two or more conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes simultaneously.

Discomfort Justification

The process of creating a reason or justification for enduring an unpleasant experience, often to reconcile cognitive dissonance.

Symbolic Self-Completion

A psychological theory suggesting individuals seek to acquire and display symbols that reflect their self-identity, especially when their identity is in question.

Induced Hypocrisy

A psychological state or condition whereby individuals are made to recognize the contradiction between their attitudes and behavior, often to prompt a change.