Symbolic Thinking Among Homo Sapiens

question 1

Multiple Choice

Symbolic thinking among Homo sapiens:

• A) Is evident only in European caves and hidden places.
• B) Is visible in art which shows evidence of the ability to conceptualize images by thinking abstractly.
• C) Seems to have been absent from human societies until about 10,000 years ago
• D) Clearly conveys the creators' intention in rendering paintings and clay sculptures.

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Definitions:

Impulse Gratification

The act of seeking immediate pleasure or fulfillment without regard for the longer-term consequences.

Depleting Self-Control

The concept that self-control is a finite resource that diminishes with use, leading to decreased ability to resist temptation or persist in challenging tasks.

Adaptation-Level Phenomenon

The tendency of humans to quickly adapt to a new situation or environment, making it the new normal.

Biofeedback

A technique that teaches individuals to control physiological processes such as heart rate, using monitoring devices to provide information on bodily functions.