Studying a Brick Does Not Predict the Design of a Skyscraper

question 45

Multiple Choice

Studying a brick does not predict the design of a skyscraper. Intense examination of muscle tissues does not allow you to predict the design of a kangaroo or clam. The structure of chlorophyll does not dictate the unique structure of a tree. These cases demonstrate

• A) the essential properties of life.
• B) the levels of organization from atom to biosphere.
• C) determinism, or how all phenomena are predictable effects of causes.
• D) emergent properties that are easily predicted by examining their parts.
• E) emergent properties that cannot be predicted by examining their parts.

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Definitions:

Retrieval Failure

The inability to recall information from long-term memory, often explained by the theory of decay or interference.

Hypnotic Suggestion

A directive given during hypnosis intended to influence thoughts, behaviors, sensations, or perceptions.

Encoding Failure

The inability to create a memory link for information, resulting in its forgetfulness.

Repression

In psychoanalytic theory, the basic defense mechanism that banishes from consciousness anxiety-arousing thoughts, feelings, and memories.