Outline and Evaluate Several Differing Viewpoints on the Topic of Digging

question 15

Essay

Outline and evaluate several differing viewpoints on the topic of digging into the past for information about earlier cultures. How have clashes of cultural values occurred in response to archaeological studies of graves, tombs, and other sites? What debates have emerged regarding the transportation of artifacts to museums, away from their historical site?

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Definitions:

Information-Processing Theory

A cognitive theory that uses computer processing as a metaphor for the operations of the human mind, focusing on how people process, store, and retrieve information.

Behavioral Theory

A theory suggesting that behavior is learned from the environment through the process of conditioning.

Adaptive Theory

A theory suggesting that certain behaviors or physical characteristics have evolved because they increase survival or reproductive success.

Mental Combinations

The ability in early cognitive development where a child can mentally mix, match, and rearrange objects or situations without the need for physical manipulation.