Computers and Statistical Approaches to Artifact Classification Have Added a Fourth

question 10

Multiple Choice

Computers and statistical approaches to artifact classification have added a fourth objective to the archaeological taxonomies in use today, which is

• A) describing types.
• B) organizing data into manageable units.
• C) studying assemblage variability in the archaeological record.
• D) identifying relationships between types.

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Definitions:

Identity

A mental operation in which a child realizes that a change limited to outward appearance does not change the substances involved.

Gender Schemas

Cognitive frameworks that organize information related to gender within society.

Observation

The active acquisition of information from a primary source, often used in research to gather data about behavior or phenomena.

Psychodynamic Theory

A psychological framework that emphasizes unconscious processes and childhood experiences in shaping personality and behavior.