What is an Archetype?

What is an archetype?

• A specific cultural tradition

• A pattern of behavior and its reflection in a story

• A modern scientific theory

• A type of ancient tool

Many cultures until recently didn't have communication with one another, but they did share:

• Prototypes

• Archetypes

• Typography

• Topography

What is the 'wise old man' an example of?

• A modern character trope

• A historical figure

• An archetype found in many cultures

• A fictional character

Which psychologist is mentioned for his theory on archetypes?

• B.F. Skinner

• Sigmund Freud

• Carl Jung

• Jean Piaget

What is the concept of petrification used to illustrate?

• The role of magic in storytelling

• The evolutionary psychology behind freezing in fear

• The importance of stone in ancient cultures

• The power of mythical creatures

How did our ancestors primarily communicate complex ideas?

• Through scientific research

• Through written language

• Through storytelling

• Through mathematical equations

What does the video suggest about the collective unconscious?

• It is a modern psychological theory

• It is a logical concept based on shared human ancestry

• It is a mystical concept with no basis in reality

• It is a cultural phenomenon unique to certain societies