Bachelor of Liberal Arts: A Nose for the Liberal Arts Flashcards
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Which Renaissance concept emphasized the ideal of a person accomplished in arts, science, literature, and athletics?
Answer: The Uomo Universale (Universal Man)
The 'uomo universale' or Renaissance man embodied mastery across multiple disciplines; Leonardo da Vinci is the archetypal example.
In economics, what does 'opportunity cost' mean?
Answer: The value of the next best alternative foregone when making a choice
Opportunity cost is the implicit cost of choosing one option over the next best alternative, a foundational concept in economic reasoning.
Which figure of speech involves attributing human characteristics to non-human entities?
Answer: Personification
Personification gives human traits, emotions, or actions to animals, objects, or abstract ideas, enriching descriptive and persuasive writing.
In art history, what characterizes the Baroque style?
Answer: Dynamic movement, dramatic lighting, and emotional intensity
Baroque art (17th century) is distinguished by theatricality, chiaroscuro (contrast of light and dark), grandeur, and emotional expressiveness.
What is the Socratic method?
Answer: A form of cooperative dialogue using questions to stimulate critical thinking
The Socratic method involves asking probing questions to expose contradictions in a person's beliefs and guide them toward deeper understanding.
Which psychological concept describes the tendency to seek information that confirms existing beliefs while ignoring contradictory evidence?
Answer: Confirmation bias
Confirmation bias is the human tendency to favor information that aligns with preexisting beliefs and to discount evidence that challenges them.
In classical rhetoric, what does 'ethos' refer to?
Answer: The credibility and character of the speaker
Ethos is one of Aristotle's three rhetorical appeals, referring to the speaker's authority, trustworthiness, and moral character as persuasive tools.