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AWOL

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AWOL

/ˈeɪwɒl/

adjectiveMILITARY

absent without official leave but without intent to desert.

“we not only dealt with the enemy but with servicemen who had gone AWOL”

absent from where one should be; missing.

“if, having been treated in this way, students go AWOL, no one should be surprised”

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HTTP’s

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Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure

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SMART

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Self-Monotoring,Analysis, and Reporting Technology

Specific, Measurable,Achievable,(Attainable,Realistic, Timely

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PIN

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Personal Identification Number

Numéro d’identification personnel

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Url

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URL (Uniform Resource Locator)

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Usb

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USB Universal Serial Bus.

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Rpm

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RPM is the short for “rotation per minute”

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SUV

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Sport Utility Vehicle.

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APV

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All Purpose Vehicle

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SDram

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Synchronous Dynamic

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SCSI

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Small Computer System Interface.

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URL

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URL (Uniform Resource Locator)

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USB

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Universal Serial Bus.

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RPM

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“rotation per minute”

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SUV

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Sport Utility Vehicle.

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E-Sim

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Embedded subscriber identity module

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JPEG

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Joint Photographic Experts Group”

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What is the definition of aesthetics?

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Aesthetics is the branch of philosophy that deals with the nature of beauty, art, and taste.

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True or False: Aesthetics only concerns visual art.

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False

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Fill in the blank: Aesthetics is often associated with the study of ______.

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sensory experiences

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What are the main components of aesthetic experience?

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Perception, emotion, and cognition.

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Which philosopher is known for his work on aesthetics in the 18th century?

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Immanuel Kant

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a branch of aesthetics? A) Art Criticism B) Environmental Aesthetics C) Mathematical Aesthetics

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C) Mathematical Aesthetics

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What is the role of context in aesthetic judgment?

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Context influences the interpretation and appreciation of art and beauty.

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True or False: Aesthetic preferences are completely subjective.

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True

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27
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What is the term for the philosophical study of beauty?

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Axiology

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28
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Fill in the blank: The _______ theory of aesthetics emphasizes the emotional response to art.

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expressivist

29
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Who proposed the idea of the ‘sublime’ in aesthetics?

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Edmund Burke

30
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Multiple Choice: Which movement is characterized by its emphasis on beauty and form? A) Modernism B) Romanticism C) Realism

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B) Romanticism

31
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What does ‘art for art’s sake’ mean?

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The concept that art should be valued for its own beauty and not for any functional or moral purpose.

32
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True or False: Aesthetic experiences can be influenced by cultural background.

33
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What is the significance of the ‘gaze’ in aesthetics?

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The ‘gaze’ refers to the perspective from which viewers engage with art, influencing interpretation and meaning.

34
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Fill in the blank: _______ aesthetics studies the beauty of nature.

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Environmental

35
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What is the relationship between aesthetics and ethics?

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Aesthetics can influence ethical perceptions and vice versa; beauty can evoke moral responses.

36
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a key question in aesthetics? A) What is truth? B) What is beauty? C) What is power?

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B) What is beauty?

37
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What role does emotion play in aesthetic appreciation?

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Emotion enhances the connection between the viewer and the artwork, influencing their experience.

38
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True or False: Aesthetic theories are universally accepted across cultures.

39
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Fill in the blank: The _______ approach to aesthetics focuses on the formal qualities of art.

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formalistic

40
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What is the difference between ‘taste’ and ‘aesthetic judgment’?

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‘Taste’ refers to personal preferences, while ‘aesthetic judgment’ involves critical evaluation based on standards.

41
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of applied aesthetics? A) Art history B) Graphic design C) Philosophy of art

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B) Graphic design

42
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What does the term ‘kitsch’ refer to in aesthetics?

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Kitsch refers to art or objects that are considered to be in poor taste due to their mass production or superficiality.

43
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True or False: Aesthetic values remain constant over time.

44
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What is the definition of aesthetics?

A

Aesthetics is the branch of philosophy that deals with the nature of beauty, art, and taste.

45
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True or False: Aesthetics only concerns visual art.

46
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Fill in the blank: Aesthetics is often associated with the study of ______.

A

sensory experiences

47
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What are the main components of aesthetic experience?

A

Perception, emotion, and cognition.

48
Q

Which philosopher is known for his work on aesthetics in the 18th century?

A

Immanuel Kant

49
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a branch of aesthetics? A) Art Criticism B) Environmental Aesthetics C) Mathematical Aesthetics

A

C) Mathematical Aesthetics

50
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What is the role of context in aesthetic judgment?

A

Context influences the interpretation and appreciation of art and beauty.

51
Q

True or False: Aesthetic preferences are completely subjective.

52
Q

What is the term for the philosophical study of beauty?

53
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Fill in the blank: The _______ theory of aesthetics emphasizes the emotional response to art.

A

expressivist

54
Q

Who proposed the idea of the ‘sublime’ in aesthetics?

A

Edmund Burke

55
Q

Multiple Choice: Which movement is characterized by its emphasis on beauty and form? A) Modernism B) Romanticism C) Realism

A

B) Romanticism

56
Q

What does ‘art for art’s sake’ mean?

A

The concept that art should be valued for its own beauty and not for any functional or moral purpose.

57
Q

True or False: Aesthetic experiences can be influenced by cultural background.

58
Q

What is the significance of the ‘gaze’ in aesthetics?

A

The ‘gaze’ refers to the perspective from which viewers engage with art, influencing interpretation and meaning.

59
Q

Fill in the blank: _______ aesthetics studies the beauty of nature.

A

Environmental

60
Q

What is the relationship between aesthetics and ethics?

A

Aesthetics can influence ethical perceptions and vice versa; beauty can evoke moral responses.

61
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a key question in aesthetics? A) What is truth? B) What is beauty? C) What is power?

A

B) What is beauty?

62
Q

What role does emotion play in aesthetic appreciation?

A

Emotion enhances the connection between the viewer and the artwork, influencing their experience.

63
Q

True or False: Aesthetic theories are universally accepted across cultures.

64
Q

Fill in the blank: The _______ approach to aesthetics focuses on the formal qualities of art.

A

formalistic

65
Q

What is the difference between ‘taste’ and ‘aesthetic judgment’?

A

‘Taste’ refers to personal preferences, while ‘aesthetic judgment’ involves critical evaluation based on standards.

66
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of applied aesthetics? A) Art history B) Graphic design C) Philosophy of art

A

B) Graphic design

67
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What does the term ‘kitsch’ refer to in aesthetics?

A

Kitsch refers to art or objects that are considered to be in poor taste due to their mass production or superficiality.

68
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True or False: Aesthetic values remain constant over time.

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