In His Search for a Model of Virtuous Behavior, Petrarch

question 25

Multiple Choice

In his search for a model of virtuous behavior, Petrarch turned to

• A)the world around him.
• B)the Church fathers.
• C)Roman writers.
• D)both the Church fathers and Roman writers
• E)all of these: Roman writers, the Church fathers, and the world around him.

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Definitions:

Nature

The inherent qualities or characteristics of something, or the physical world collectively including plants, animals, landscapes, and other features and products of the earth.

Nurture

The influence of environmental factors, such as upbringing and life experiences, on an individual's development and personality.

Brain Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum in the brain, involved in higher-level processes such as consciousness, thought, emotion, reasoning, language, and memory.

Enriched Environment

A setting that promotes learning and development through increased opportunities for social, physical, and cognitive stimulation.