Which Statement Best Summarizes the Contribution of Ancient and Medieval

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which statement best summarizes the contribution of ancient and medieval civilizations to today's social ideas?

• A) They came together to decide the best way to organize society.
• B) They independently developed the same sociological theories.
• C) They determined that there was value in empirical social research.
• D) They outlined the ideal/utopian society.

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Definitions:

Neisser

A psychologist known for his work in cognitive psychology and his contributions to the understanding of memory and cognition.

Laboratory Studies

Research conducted in a controlled environment where variables can be manipulated to observe their effects on the subject.

Flashbulb Memory

A phenomenon in which people recall their personal circumstances (e.g., where they were, whom they were with, what they were doing) at the time they heard of or witnessed an unexpected and very significant event (e.g., an assassination, a natural disaster).

Everyday Memory Experience

Pertains to the recall and recognition of daily events and interactions, which can vary greatly in terms of complexity and emotional impact.