Core knowledge theories in developmental psychology support nativism by suggesting that infants:

Are born with specialized cognitive systems for understanding the world

What is an advantage of physicalism as a basis of reality?

It is compatible with the scientific method.

The debate between nature and nurture in cognitive science primarily concerns:

Whether cognitive abilities are learned or inherited

What does Mary's Room thought experiment suggest about physicalist explanations of consciousness?

They cannot account for the subjective quality of experience

Functionalism's significance in cognitive science lies in its claim that:

mental states matter lies in their causal relations w/ states and behaviors

What does the binocular rivalry experiment demonstrate about consciousness?

That conscious perception is constructed by competing neural processes

A major critique of Cartesian Dualism in the context of consciousness studies is:

It cannot explain how immaterial mind and physical brain interact

An example of an epistemological question in the context of minds and mental processes is:

How can we be sure other minds exist?

How does functionalism relate to the multiple realization problem?

By focusing on the functional roles mental states play

Which of the following is an epistemological question?

How do we know other minds exist?

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1
Which kind of knowledge supports a nativist view of minds and mental processes?
Knowledge acquired through social interaction
Skills acquired through practice, like playing an instrument
Language acquisition
Knowledge acquired through reading and education
2
Which of the following questions is metaphysical?
How do we improve memory recall?
How does language influence thought?
Can we have objective knowledge of subjective experiences?
What is the nature of reality?
3
Core knowledge theories in developmental psychology support nativism by suggesting that infants:
Have no innate knowledge and learn everything from experience
Require extensive instruction to develop basic cognitive skills
Are born with specialized cognitive systems for understanding the world
Use language as the primary means of acquiring knowledge
4
What is an advantage of physicalism as a basis of reality?
It allows for a non-physical essence of the mind.
It posits the mind as primary and foundational.
It is compatible with the scientific method.
It directly addresses the subjective nature of experience.
5
The main unsolved problem for dualism is
The problem of multiple realization
The interaction problem
The problem of subjective experience
The hard problem of consciousness
6
The information processing approach to cognition is closely related to
Dualism.
Functionalism
Idealism
Physicalism
7
The debate between nature and nurture in cognitive science primarily concerns:
The impact of environmental toxins on cognitive development
The use of natural languages in artificial intelligence
Whether cognitive abilities are learned or inherited
The preference for naturalistic observation over experimental methods
8
What does Mary's Room thought experiment suggest about physicalist explanations of consciousness?
They cannot account for the subjective quality of experience
They are sufficient to explain all aspects of subjective experience
They accurately describe the functionality of sensory organs
Support the idea that knowledge is entirely based on physical phenomena
9
Functionalism's significance in cognitive science lies in its claim that:
Mental states are only meaningful in terms of their biological basis
mental states matter lies in their causal relations w/ states and behaviors
Conscious experience can be explained by examining brain structure alone
The mind operates independently of physical processes in the brain
10
What does the binocular rivalry experiment demonstrate about consciousness?
That consciousness is solely a product of sensory input
That conscious perception is constructed by competing neural processes
brain creates a unified image from different sensory inputs w/o conflict
That binocular vision is essential for consciousness
11
A major critique of Cartesian Dualism in the context of consciousness studies is:
It does not account for the physical influence on mental states
It explains the neural basis of consciousness well
It cannot explain how immaterial mind and physical brain interact
It offers a clear solution to the interaction problem
12
An example of an epistemological question in the context of minds and mental processes is:
How can we be sure other minds exist?
How is consciousness realized in the brain?
Is the concept of the self an illusion?
What is the mechanism behind memory formation?
13
How does functionalism relate to the multiple realization problem?
By denying the possibility of artificial intelligence
By defining mental states by their physical constitution
By focusing on the functional roles mental states play
By insisting on a physical basis for all mental states
14
Which of the following is an epistemological question?
Are minds and bodies distinct?
Is the mind simply the brain?
How do we know other minds exist?
What is consciousness?
15
Idealism argues that reality is fundamentally:
Physical
Mental or immaterial
A product of social constructions
Explained by dual substances

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