Western Monasticism Was Characterized by

question 17

Multiple Choice

Western monasticism was characterized by

• A)study and the preservation of manuscripts.
• B)fasting and self-inflicted torments.
• C)hard manual labor to learn humility.
• D)prayer and meditation.
• E)a balance of study, work, and prayer.

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Definitions:

Schema

Mental structures or frameworks that organize and interpret information, guiding understanding and actions in the world.

Mediated Learning

A central concept in Vygotsky’s theory. The child’s acquisition of knowledge is “mediated” in the sense that it is highly influenced by the surrounding environment and culture.

Surrounding Culture

The shared values, beliefs, norms, and practices of a group of people that an individual is embedded within and influenced by.

Central Concept

The primary or most fundamental idea or theme of a topic, study, or theory.