The Author Connects Pico and the Image of Man as Magus

question 14

Multiple Choice

The author connects Pico and the image of man as magus with the

• A)Scientific revolution to come.
• B)revival of Platonism and its goal of rising above the false world of the senses.
• C)popularity of the supernatural during the Renaissance.
• D)ideals of the Zoroastrian wise men, the magi.
• E)search for power in city politics.

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Definitions:

Sperling

George Sperling, a psychologist known for his research on the capacity and duration of sensory memory, notably through the "partial report" paradigm.

Phi Phenomenon

An optical illusion where stationary objects shown in rapid succession appear to be in motion.

Recency Effect

The tendency to remember the most recently presented information best, often seen in studies of memory and cognition.

Chunking Effect

Chunking Effect is the cognitive process of breaking down complex information into smaller, manageable units (or chunks) to improve memory and recall.