Perishable material choice indicates symbolic and representational capacities.

IF 16.6 1区心理学 Q1 BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Behavioral and Brain Sciences Pub Date : 2025-01-14 DOI:10.1017/S0140525X24000918

Elpida Tzafestas

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Abstract

The absence of symbolic material cultural objects in the archaeological record does not prove absence of symbolic cognition. Sometimes perishable materials are selected for symbolic roles, for practical concerns or to indicate a temporary condition. Also some symbolic functions may predate the use of durable materials. Finally, child play and artisan experimentations usually involve cheap and perishable materials. These are symbolic and representational activities that do not leave a material trace.

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易腐材料的选择表明了象征性和代表性的能力。

考古记录中符号物质文化对象的缺失并不能证明符号认知的缺失。有时选择易腐烂的材料作为象征性的角色，出于实际的考虑或表明暂时的状态。此外，一些象征性的功能可能早于耐用材料的使用。最后，儿童游戏和工匠实验通常使用廉价易腐烂的材料。这些都是象征性和代表性的活动，不会留下物质痕迹。

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Behavioral and Brain Sciences 医学-行为科学

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1.40

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1.70%

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353

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