[청랑 킬러문항] 2027 수능 영어 빈칸 문제 #67

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지문)

Human curiosity is often characterized as a voracious appetite for information, yet its evolutionary function is more selective than simple accumulation. It operates as a sophisticated mechanism for maintaining cognitive equilibrium in an ever-shifting environment. When we encounter a stimulus that perfectly matches our internal models, curiosity remains dormant—there is no 'error' to resolve. Conversely, when faced with total randomness, the brain often retreats, unable to find a foothold for integration. The most intense epistemic drive is triggered by optimal incongruity: the space where a new piece of information slightly contradicts or extends existing knowledge. In this 'Goldilocks zone' of cognition, the mind is compelled to bridge the gap, leading to the synthesis of more complex mental structures. Therefore, rather than being a random search for novelty, curiosity serves as a biological compass that ________________________________________.

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Vocabulary

voracious	탐욕스러운, 열렬한
equilibrium	평형, 균형
dormant	휴면기의, 활동을 중단한
foothold	발판, 기반
epistemic	인식론적인, 지식과 관련된
incongruity	부조화, 불일치
synthesis	합성, 통합

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문제) What best completes the blank?

① prioritizes the preservation of existing beliefs over the acquisition of new ones
② functions to minimize cognitive load by avoiding complex environments
③ guides the individual toward the most efficient path for cognitive growth
④ triggers a flight response when faced with structural unpredictability
⑤ values the quantity of information over its relevance to current mental models

 

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