Why Is the Display of African Art in Museums Problematic

question 30

Multiple Choice

Why is the display of African art in museums problematic?

• A) According to tradition, many masks should not be viewed by outsiders.
• B) Their full meaning can only be understood in the context of ritual performance.
• C) Most masks are made of ephemeral materials and deteriorate rapidly.
• D) The works are supposed to be ritually destroyed or disassembled.

Identify factors that influence individuals' willingness to conform or obey authority.

Analyze the ethical considerations in psychological experiments, focusing on the obedience studies.

Differentiate between various techniques of gaining compliance (foot-in-the-door, door-in-the-face, low-ball).

Recognize the role of perceived authority in influencing obedience and compliance.

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Definitions:

Stanford-Binet Scale

A standardized test that measures intelligence and cognitive abilities in individuals, originally developed to identify educational needs in children.

Wechsler Intelligence Scale

A series of standardized tests used to evaluate cognitive abilities and intellectual potential across different age groups.

Gifted

A term used to describe individuals, often children, who show exceptional levels of aptitude or competence in one or more domains at an early age.

Artistic

Characterized by or pertaining to the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in visual or auditory forms.