Abstraction Can Be Thought of as

question 50

Multiple Choice

Abstraction can be thought of as

• A)ignoring reality in order to build theory.
• B)omitting unimportant details in order to understand complex phenomena.
• C)creating absurdity in order to explain simplicity.
• D)assuming complexity when simplicity will do.
• E)stylizing reality rather than analyzing cause and effect.

Analyze the impact of wartime on Hollywood film production and thematic focus.

Appreciate the role of genre in shaping the narrative and aesthetic aspects of Golden Age films.

Understand the influence of Hollywood on public opinion and cultural norms during World War II.

Discuss the evolution of film noir and its characteristics.

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Definitions:

Frustration/Aggression

A theory suggesting that aggression is the result of blocking, or frustration, of certain behaviors or goals.

Maslow's Theory

A psychological theory proposing a hierarchy of human needs, from basic physiological needs to self-actualization.

Physiological Needs

The basic physical requirements for human survival, such as air, water, food, shelter, and sleep, which must be met to achieve a basic level of health.

Cognitive Appraisal Theory

A model of emotion stating that a person's cognitive response to a situation determines their emotional experience.