Which of the Following Statements Is True of the State

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the state of archaeology in the twenty-first century?

• A) The "New Archaeology" of the 1960s has for the most part been uncritically accepted by nearly all archaeologists, and currently dominates archaeological thought.
• B) Archaeology is today very diverse, representing many different theoretical perspectives; there is no single, defining, dominating trend.
• C) Whatever public interest and involvement archaeology once experienced has dramatically diminished; archaeology as a discipline is at the risk of extinction.
• D) Archaeology today, as it was throughout the entire history of archaeology, is heavily dominated by white males, with virtually no involvement by woman and other minorities.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Functions

Mental processes that involve the acquisition of knowledge, manipulation of information, and reasoning, including perception, memory, and decision-making.

Lashley

Refers to Karl Spencer Lashley, an American psychologist and behaviorist well-known for his research on learning and brain function.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the brain's cerebral hemispheres, involved in complex brain functions like thought, memory, and consciousness.

Temporal Lobes

Regions of the brain located beneath the lateral fissure on both cerebral hemispheres; involved in processing sensory input and helping to assign emotional values to memories.