In a given culture,certain periods of its history are dominated by a general set of beliefs and attitudes known as
A)zeitgeist.
B)metaperspective.
C)parsimony.
D)gestalt.

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Zeitgeist refers to the prevailing beliefs, attitudes, and cultural norms at a certain point in time. It reflects the collective mindset of a particular period in history, and influences art, literature, politics, and social norms. Therefore, it is the most appropriate choice for the given question. B) Metaperspective refers to a higher-level analysis of different perspectives and is not related to a particular period in history. C) Parsimony refers to the principle of simplicity in scientific explanations and is not related to cultural beliefs. D) Gestalt refers to the theory of holistic perception and is not related to cultural beliefs either.

In a Given Culture,certain Periods of Its History Are Dominated