Prior to the Changes in Scientific Thought That Characterized the 1500s

question 233

Multiple Choice

Prior to the changes in scientific thought that characterized the 1500s and 1600s, human behavior was assumed to be __________.

• A) easily explainable through scientific thought
• B) explainable in scientific terms for motor behavior, but not cognitive behavior
• C) explainable from Descartes' perspective, but not Newton's
• D) unexplainable and mysterious

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Definitions:

Schema

A cognitive framework that organizes and interprets information in the brain.

Gestalt

A theory in psychology that emphasizes the idea that the whole of anything is greater than its parts, focusing on patterns and how they are perceived.

Perceptual Constancy

The brain's ability to maintain a stable perception of an object despite changes in sensory input, such as variations in lighting, angle, or distance.

Expectation

The belief or anticipation regarding the occurrence of a specific event or the arrival of certain conditions in the future.