What functions are - The Aetiological View

Which of the following best defines the aetiological view of functions?

• It identifies functions based on the intended use of an object.

• It assigns functions based on the previous causal history of an object.

• It considers functions as properties irregularly exhibited by an object.

• It assumes functions are arbitrarily assigned by users.

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Bloom's Taxonomy: Remember

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According to the passage, what are the two conditions required for something to be considered a function under the aetiological view?

• color and shape

• tendency and feedback

• size and persistence

• design and utility

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Bloom's Taxonomy: Remember

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What is the primary criticism of the instrumental view of functions according to the passage?

• It does not consider the previous causal history of objects.

• It fails to account for the intended use of objects.

• It is subject to individual interpretations, making functions unreliable.

• It relies too heavily on natural selection.

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Bloom's Taxonomy: Remember

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How does the aetiological view relate to natural functions, according to the passage?

• It contradicts scientific views.

• It ignores natural selection.

• It aligns with natural selection.

• It is based solely on human intentions.

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Bloom's Taxonomy: Understand

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According to the author’s example, why is using a pen as a blowgun not considered its function?

• It is not the activity for which it was created.

• It does not display the correct tendency.

• It is not an intentional use.

• It does not contribute to the persistence of pens.

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How does the passage distinguish between "proper functions" and "accidental properties"?

• by considering the design and use of an object

• by evaluating the intended use and feedback

• by assessing regular properties and tendencies

• by examining the previous causal history and feedback

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Bloom's Taxonomy: Analyze

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What role does the concept of persistence play in determining the function of an object in the aetiological view?

• It helps identify the intended use of the object.

• It explains why certain functions are maintained over time.

• It focuses on the regular properties exhibited by the object.

• It disregards natural selection processes.

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Bloom's Taxonomy: Understand

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How does the passage use the example of the Hopi rain dance to illustrate a point about functions?

• to show that all functions are based on individual intentions

• to highlight the difference between manifest and latent functions

• to explain why functions are assigned based on regular properties

• to illustrate the importance of feedback in determining functions

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Bloom's Taxonomy: Analyze

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In what way does the passage suggest the aetiological view provides more reliable explanations than the instrumental view?

• by offering more subjective interpretations based on individual use

• by emphasizing the importance of individual goals over historical

• by criticizing the limitation of the instrumental view on tracking human intuitions

• by focusing on how an object is used to build/ help another object

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Bloom's Taxonomy: Analyze

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Organize the function of a bottle based on the example of pens.

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(a) Aetiological view of the function of bottles

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(b) Instrumental functions of bottles

• Bottles can be repurposed to hold water and dispense it slowly onto plants.

• Bottles were created for holding and transporting liquids.

• Storing liquids is the activity for which bottles were designed and have persisted.

• A sound instrument can be created by filling bottles with pebbles or beads.

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Bloom's Taxonomy: Apply

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