Aristotle Suggested That a Human's Memory Is Like a Message

question 36

Multiple Choice

Aristotle suggested that a human's memory is like a message carved into wax. What did he mean by this?

• A) Memories are difficult to form, like trying to write on a wax tablet with a stick.
• B) Memories can be surprising, like seeing messages carved into wax.
• C) Like messages carved into a tablet, our memories endure for our entire lives.
• D) Like messages on a heated wax tablet, our memories can blur or disappear.

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Definitions:

Appropriations

The act of setting aside funds for a specific purpose, often used in government budgeting.

Contra-Asset

An account on a company's balance sheet that reduces the value of related, primary asset accounts.

Appropriating Retained Earnings

The process of allocating retained earnings, often to specific purposes or reserves, as determined by a company's management or board of directors.

Accumulated Depreciation

The total depreciation for a fixed asset that has been charged to expense since that asset was acquired and made available for use.