Question

the word reflectively comes from the latin word reflectere, meaning \to bend back.\ and shares the same root as flexible. reflectively describes a way of thinking about something carefully and thoughtfully or contemplatively. how does the concept of \bending back\ relate to the meaning of reflectively? 1 one most often bends into a sitting position when contemplating ideas very carefully. 2 one must be flexible, or bend, to learn knowledge in a subject in order to contemplate it well. 3 one bends or turns ones thoughts back on something when contemplating them, considering all angles.

Explanation:

The concept of "bending back" metaphorically relates to turning one's thoughts back on a subject when contemplating it, which aligns with the meaning of reflectively as careful and thoughtful thinking. Options 1 and 2 do not directly connect the "bending back" to the thought - process of reflection.

Answer:

1. One bends or turns one's thoughts back on something when contemplating them, considering all angles.