The Story Goes That George Washington (As a Small Child)

question 52

Multiple Choice

The story goes that George Washington (as a small child) cut down his father's cherry tree with a hatchet. When asked who might have committed this act (even though young Washington was afraid of punishment for the act) , George replied, "I cannot tell a lie; I cut down the cherry tree." This story has taken on mythical proportions in the United States and is designed to provide a model for personal conduct. Which of the following functions would the myth best match?

• A) cosmological
• B) metaphysical
• C) anthropological
• D) sociological
• E) psychological

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Definitions:

Theories of Love

Various psychological and social explanations that describe how and why people experience love in different forms and relationships.

Romantic Love

A deeply emotional and passionate affection towards another person, often characterized by a desire for a close and enduring partnership.

Emotional

Pertaining to feelings, moods, and affective states.

Passionate

Having or expressing strong emotions or beliefs; often used to describe intense enthusiasm or love.