The Term "Axis Mundi" Refers to

question 73

Multiple Choice

The term "axis mundi" refers to

• A) Ancestors.
• B) The latitude and longitude of a society's location.
• C) Physical objects and sites where people believed they had sacred experiences.
• D) Ancient myths.

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Definitions:

Behavioral Contrast

A phenomenon observed in behavioral psychology where a change in conditions leads to an opposite change in the individual's response rate, evident in both positive and negative reinforcements.

Higher-order Conditioning

A form of classical conditioning in which a stimulus is first made meaningful or significant through its association with another conditioned stimulus rather than with an unconditioned stimulus.

Sensitization

An increased reaction to a stimulus following repeated exposure to it, often leading to heightened sensitivity to related stimuli.

Habituation

The process by which an organism reduces its response to a repeated stimulus over time.