The Goal of Taphonomic Studies Is to Infer the Function

question 38

True/False

The goal of taphonomic studies is to infer the function of prehistoric objects and features based on the similarity of those objects and features to those used by related cultures today.

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Definitions:

Behaviourism

A school of psychology that focuses on observable behaviors and disregards mental activities.

Functionalism

A theory in psychology that considers mental life and behavior in terms of active adaptation to the person's environment.

William James

Often referred to as the father of American psychology, he was a philosopher and psychologist who was the first educator to offer a psychology course in the United States, making significant contributions to psychology, especially in the areas of education, religion, and mysticism.

Conscious Experience

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, etc.