Suppose a Planet Exists That Has Half the Mass of Earth

question 61

Multiple Choice

Suppose a planet exists that has half the mass of Earth and half its radius.On the surface of that planet,the acceleration due to gravity is

• A)twice that on Earth.
• B)the same as that on Earth.
• C)half that on Earth.
• D)one-fourth that on Earth.
• E)none of these.

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Definitions:

Ultimate Attribution Error

The systematic error made when evaluating the behavior of a group member, attributing positive behaviors to situational factors and negative behaviors to inherent characteristics.

Ingroup Bias

The tendency to favor and extend loyalty to members of one's own group over those from different groups.

Outgroup Derogation

A psychological phenomenon where people tend to view and judge members of a group to which they do not belong less favorably than their own group (ingroup).

Self-Serving Attributions

A cognitive bias where individuals attribute their successes to internal or personal factors while attributing failures to external or situational factors.