Although William Shakespeare Did Not Set Plays Like Hamlet (1601)

question 1

Multiple Choice

Although William Shakespeare did not set plays like Hamlet (1601) in his own era, they nevertheless reflect what primary concern of his age?

• A) The nature of power and the crisis of authority
• B) The reassertion of masculinity among elites after women such as Elizabeth I took authority
• C) The conviction that great wealth or power leads to moral corruption or even madness
• D) The problem of uncertainty as the scientific revolution led to skepticism

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Definitions:

Synaptic Pruning

The process of eliminating synaptic connections in the brain that are weak or unused to enhance neurological efficiency.

Neuronal Pruning

The process of eliminating unused or weaker neuronal connections in the brain to enhance the efficiency of neuronal transmissions.

Neurogenesis

The process by which new neurons are formed in the brain, which occurs throughout a person's life, particularly in the hippocampus and olfactory bulb.

Myelination

The process of forming a myelin sheath around the nerve fibers to increase the speed at which information travels through the nervous system.