What Is the "Cosmological Constant

question 29

Multiple Choice

What is the "cosmological constant?"

• A)The universe has existed forever and on the average (over billions of cubic light years)does not change.
• B)This is the ratio between "dark energy" and "dark matter."
• C)This is a quantity also referred to as "quintessence."
• D)This is a self-admitted blunder in his theory of general relativity by Einstein,that might not be a blunder after all.

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Definitions:

Creationism

The belief that the universe and life originated from specific acts of divine creation, as opposed to the scientific conclusion that they came about through natural processes.

Executive Functions

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Inhibitory Control

The cognitive ability to suppress responses or behaviors that are inappropriate or irrelevant to achieving a goal.

Brain Activity

Refers to the electrical and chemical processes occurring within the brain that enable thought, perception, and coordination of bodily functions.