Why Are Archaeologists,in Particular,ethically Obligated to Publish the Results of Their

question 30

Multiple Choice

Why are archaeologists,in particular,ethically obligated to publish the results of their research?

• A) The very act of excavating a site destroys it for future archaeologists.
• B) There are more ethical concerns in archaeological research than in research on living populations.
• C) Archaeological research is of greater interest to the general public than other anthropological pursuits.
• D) There is very little published information on archaeological research, and this gap in the publication record must be corrected.

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Definitions:

Perceptual Constancy

This is the psychological phenomenon where our perception of objects remains unchanged despite variations in their appearance to our eyes, like changes in size, shape, or color.

Feature Detectors

Neurons in the brain that specialize in responding to specific features of an environment or stimulus, such as edges, angles, or movements, contributing to the perception of objects and patterns.

Visual Cortex

The part of the cerebral cortex responsible for processing visual information, located in the occipital lobe.

Human Brain

The central organ of the human nervous system, enabling thoughts, memories, emotions, and physical movements.