Discovering the Past
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Which of the following best describes abstraction?

  • The agreement that a certain word refers to an aspect of reality
  • The interpretation of the world in terms of categories (correct)
  • The transition of letters from concrete to abstract
  • The evolution of gods from nature phenomena to human-like depictions
  • What is conventionality related to?

  • Agreements (correct)
  • Dichotomic thinking
  • Paleolithic/Neolithic consciousness
  • Massive constructions
  • What is the role of writers in transmitting culture?

  • Evolution of gods from nature phenomena to human-like depictions
  • Creating massive constructions
  • Expressing abstract meaning through art (correct)
  • Interpreting the world in terms of categories
  • What is the connection between abstraction and dichotomic thinking?

    <p>Dichotomic thinking leads to the interpretation of the world in terms of categories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the transition of letters from concrete to abstract?

    <p>It allows for the expression of abstract meaning through art</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Sayre's definition, what does culture encompass?

    <p>A set of values, beliefs, and behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT true about memories?

    <p>Memories are always accurate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between cognitive perspective and art?

    <p>Cognitive perspective helps us understand how we think about art</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of memory in experiencing reality?

    <p>We cannot experience reality without our memories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when memory and perception do not entirely coincide?

    <p>Human culture emerges</p> Signup and view all the answers

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