The Methods and Theories for Studying the Human Cultural Past

question 5

Multiple Choice

The methods and theories for studying the human cultural past are called

• A)bioanthropology.
• B)archaeology.
• C)cultural anthropology.
• D)human ecology.

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Definitions:

Ambiguous Figures

Visual images that can be perceived in more than one way, illustrating how perception can be influenced by individual differences or context.

Perceptual Uncertainty

The state of being unsure about what is being perceived, often due to vague or ambiguous sensory information.

Place Theory

A theory in hearing that suggests tones are perceived by the location of their specific frequency along the cochlea's basilar membrane.

Pitch

The perceptual attribute of sounds that allows their ordering on a frequency-related scale, experienced as highness or lowness.