Suppose That You Have Just Read an Autobiography by a Novelist

question 31

Multiple Choice

Suppose that you have just read an autobiography by a novelist. You read a critique of that autobiography, which argues that we must take a constructivist approach to the book. This critique is likely to emphasize that

• A) people's recall is generally highly accurate.
• B) people systemically describe themselves as smarter and better than they really are.
• C) the novelist may have written things about the past that were consistent with her current interpretation of her life-but may not have happened that way.
• D) existential moments shape our reality, and they are guided by our early childhood experiences.

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Definitions:

Sant'Apollinare Nuovo

An early Christian basilica in Ravenna, Italy, known for its rich collection of Byzantine mosaics dating back to the 6th century.

Mosaics

Artworks created by assembling small pieces of colored glass, stone, or other materials to create pictures or patterns, often used in decorative flooring or walls.

Gold Background

A technique in art, particularly seen in Byzantine and medieval works, where gold leaf or paint is applied to the background to signify divine or sacred light.

Christian Liturgy

The format and set of practices used during worship in Christian traditions, including prayers, readings, and sacraments.