Identify the Criticism of the Theory of Ritual

question 20

Multiple Choice

Identify the criticism of the theory of ritual.

• A) It does not explain why rituals develop in the first place.
• B) It fails to explain why human welfare is favored over divine prerogative.
• C) It does not explain the similarity between myths and dreams.
• D) Not all myths present a quantitative division of opposites.

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Definitions:

Mental Symbols

Representations in the mind that stand in for objects, concepts, or actions, allowing individuals to think, remember, and solve problems.

Pretend Play

Pertains to imaginative play where children create scenarios and roles, demonstrating creativity and the ability to symbolize abstract concepts.

Substage 6

The final phase of Jean Piaget's sensorimotor stage of cognitive development, where infants aged about 18-24 months start to develop symbolic thought and mental representation.

Sensorimotor Period

A stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, where infants learn through interacting with their environment using their senses and motor actions.