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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.
True
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What is the term for the philosophical study of beauty?
Axiology
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Fill in the blank: The _______ theory of aesthetics emphasizes the emotional response to art.
expressivist
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Who proposed the idea of the 'sublime' in aesthetics?
Edmund Burke
29
Multiple Choice: Which movement is characterized by its emphasis on beauty and form? A) Modernism B) Romanticism C) Realism
B) Romanticism
30
What does 'art for art's sake' mean?
The concept that art should be valued for its own beauty and not for any functional or moral purpose.
31
True or False: Aesthetic experiences can be influenced by cultural background.
True
32
What is the significance of the 'gaze' in aesthetics?
The 'gaze' refers to the perspective from which viewers engage with art, influencing interpretation and meaning.
33
Fill in the blank: _______ aesthetics studies the beauty of nature.
Environmental
34
What is the relationship between aesthetics and ethics?
Aesthetics can influence ethical perceptions and vice versa; beauty can evoke moral responses.
35
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a key question in aesthetics? A) What is truth? B) What is beauty? C) What is power?
B) What is beauty?
36
What role does emotion play in aesthetic appreciation?
Emotion enhances the connection between the viewer and the artwork, influencing their experience.
37
True or False: Aesthetic theories are universally accepted across cultures.
False
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Fill in the blank: The _______ approach to aesthetics focuses on the formal qualities of art.
formalistic
39
What is the difference between 'taste' and 'aesthetic judgment'?
'Taste' refers to personal preferences, while 'aesthetic judgment' involves critical evaluation based on standards.
40
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of applied aesthetics? A) Art history B) Graphic design C) Philosophy of art
B) Graphic design
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What does the term 'kitsch' refer to in aesthetics?
Kitsch refers to art or objects that are considered to be in poor taste due to their mass production or superficiality.
42
True or False: Aesthetic values remain constant over time.
False
43
What is the definition of aesthetics?
Aesthetics is the branch of philosophy that deals with the nature of beauty, art, and taste.
44
True or False: Aesthetics only concerns visual art.
False
45
Fill in the blank: Aesthetics is often associated with the study of ______.
sensory experiences
46
What are the main components of aesthetic experience?
Perception, emotion, and cognition.
47
Which philosopher is known for his work on aesthetics in the 18th century?
Immanuel Kant
48
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a branch of aesthetics? A) Art Criticism B) Environmental Aesthetics C) Mathematical Aesthetics
C) Mathematical Aesthetics
49
What is the role of context in aesthetic judgment?
Context influences the interpretation and appreciation of art and beauty.
50
True or False: Aesthetic preferences are completely subjective.
True
51
What is the term for the philosophical study of beauty?
Axiology
52
Fill in the blank: The _______ theory of aesthetics emphasizes the emotional response to art.
expressivist
53
Who proposed the idea of the 'sublime' in aesthetics?
Edmund Burke
54
Multiple Choice: Which movement is characterized by its emphasis on beauty and form? A) Modernism B) Romanticism C) Realism
B) Romanticism
55
What does 'art for art's sake' mean?
The concept that art should be valued for its own beauty and not for any functional or moral purpose.
56
True or False: Aesthetic experiences can be influenced by cultural background.
True
57
What is the significance of the 'gaze' in aesthetics?
The 'gaze' refers to the perspective from which viewers engage with art, influencing interpretation and meaning.
58
Fill in the blank: _______ aesthetics studies the beauty of nature.
Environmental
59
What is the relationship between aesthetics and ethics?
Aesthetics can influence ethical perceptions and vice versa; beauty can evoke moral responses.
60
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a key question in aesthetics? A) What is truth? B) What is beauty? C) What is power?
B) What is beauty?
61
What role does emotion play in aesthetic appreciation?
Emotion enhances the connection between the viewer and the artwork, influencing their experience.
62
True or False: Aesthetic theories are universally accepted across cultures.
False
63
Fill in the blank: The _______ approach to aesthetics focuses on the formal qualities of art.
formalistic
64
What is the difference between 'taste' and 'aesthetic judgment'?
'Taste' refers to personal preferences, while 'aesthetic judgment' involves critical evaluation based on standards.
65
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of applied aesthetics? A) Art history B) Graphic design C) Philosophy of art
B) Graphic design
66
What does the term 'kitsch' refer to in aesthetics?
Kitsch refers to art or objects that are considered to be in poor taste due to their mass production or superficiality.
67
True or False: Aesthetic values remain constant over time.
False

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