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How Did Franz Boas' Views Differ from Those of the Cultural

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How did Franz Boas' views differ from those of the cultural evolutionists of his time?


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Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be observed (seen, heard, touched, smelled, or sensed in any way).

Habituation

The process by which an organism becomes accustomed to a repetitive stimulus, leading to a decrease in response over time.

Primary Circular Reactions

Repetitive actions or behaviors in infants focused on their own body, observed as a foundational stage in the development of cognitive skills.

Mirror Neurons

A type of brain cell that responds equally when an individual performs an action or when they observe another individual performing the same action.

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