In the Bodhisattva Guide of Souls Hanging Scroll Fragment

question 26

Multiple Choice

In the Bodhisattva Guide of Souls hanging scroll fragment:

• A) the bodhisattva is a Chinese fantasy of an Indian prince.
• B) an old man rides into the Western Paradise.
• C) the Western Paradise is depicted as a tree.
• D) a fire threatens the homes of the poor.
• E) the falling flowers represent a loss of divinity.

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Definitions:

Imaginary Audience

A psychological concept where an individual imagines and believes that a group of people are constantly watching and judging them.

Personal Fable

The part of adolescent egocentrism that involves an adolescent’s sense of uniqueness and invincibility.

Formal-Operational Thought

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where individuals develop the ability to think about abstract concepts, hypothetical situations, and use logic.

Piaget's Ideas

The theories of cognitive development proposed by Jean Piaget, emphasizing how children progress through distinct stages of development.