Question

6. Explain what structuralism is and provide one example of a structuralist technique that influenced mainstream filmmaking. (2 points) 7. Provide an example of your choosing of a film that uses dialectical conflict/binary oppositions (these terms are interchangeable) and explain how this technique is used to emphasize the film's themes or symbolism. (2 points) 8. List the three criteria that a film must meet to pass the Bechdel Test and explain what this test is designed to measure. (4 points) 9. Explain the quote "if they can see it, they can be it." (2 points) 10. Explain what blackface is and list two ways in which this filmmaking practice is harmful (3 points)

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Answer 1

6. Structuralism is important because it is the first major school of thought in psychology. It helps in the approval of psychology as separate science. Structuralism also influenced experimental psychology. It provides base for the study of mind under its elements. It provides techniques of using introspection method in education. It provide base for further study in Psychology. Structuralism is also considered as a school of psychology which seeks to analyze the components of an adult mind. It seeks to analyze the simplest thoughts of a mind that bring about the more complex experience that we go through in our day to day life. Structuralism in fundamentally defined as the study of the human conscious. Although structuralism was established as a psychological theory, it faced a lot of criticism through the times. Many psychologist failed to accept the theoretical background of Structuralism. The experimental methods that was used to study the structures of the mind were too subjective. he theory relied on introspection which lacked subject agreement and reliability. In psychology, it is important that many observers agree independently on phenomena. The existence of criticism was not enough to undermine the strength of structuralism. Structuralism was important because it was the first school of thought. Structuralism led to the development of experimental psychology.  Structuralism was only interested in showing the basic elements of something and not the complex ideas. The person describing the apple or fleece blanket can only describe it to its most basic elements. structuralism dictates that the total sum of parts that have been broken down are what make up the whole something. structuralism to focus on understanding the fundamental component of the human mind.