Which of the Following Describes a True Epicurean, in the Original

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes a true epicurean, in the original sense of the word?

• A)works in politics for the good of the community
• B)works tirelessly to ensure the equal treatment of all citizens
• C)shuns earthly wealth in favor of living a simple, austere life
• D)searches endlessly for the natural laws governing human life
• E)spends much time examining his or her own personal life, trying to achieve serenity in all things

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Definitions:

Yea-sayer

A person who tends to agree with or say 'yes' to everything, often without critical consideration.

Correct Rejections

In signal detection theory, instances where a non-signal is correctly identified as not being present.

False Alarms

Instances in signal detection theory where a signal is perceived to be present when it is not, leading to incorrect or mistaken responses.

Sensory Adaptation

A psychological phenomenon where the sensitivity to a stimulus decreases over time when the stimulus is constantly present.