Transcendence and Human Experience

Which term refers to the state of being or existence beyond the limits of material experience?

• Transition

• Transcendence

• Transformation

• Transgression

Answer explanation

Transcendence refers to the state of existence beyond material experience. It is the correct choice.

What does the Latin term "scandare" mean?

• "to exist"

• "to impart"

• "to climb"

• "to deduce"

Answer explanation

The Latin term 'scandare' means 'to climb'. It is the correct choice because it accurately translates the term.

According to this philosopher, the human person is an embodied spirit. Who is he?

• Socrates

• Aristotle

• Immanuel Kant

• St. Thomas

Answer explanation

According to St. Thomas, the human person is an embodied spirit.

What could be a potential setback for a student aiming to achieve valedictorian status?

• Participating in a school play

• Missing a week of classes due to illness

• Attending a workshop on leadership skills

• Receiving negative feedback from a teacher on a project

Answer explanation

Missing a week of classes due to illness could be a potential setback for a student aiming to achieve valedictorian status.

Which of the following statement is true?

1. Transcendence is for younger ages. 2. Transcendence is similar to self-actualization.

• Statement 2

• Both statements 1 and 2

• Neither statement 1 nor 2

• Statement 1

Answer explanation

The correct statement is 2. Transcendence is similar to self-actualization.