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sarasara

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Descartes's view of the mind-body was unique in that he argued that
 
  a. the heart is the organ that controls emotions.
  b. the muscles are activated by electrical nerve signals.
  c. unlike animals, human bodies do not show reflexes.
  d. a reflex is a process controlled by the mind.
  e. the mind controls the movements of the body.

Question 2

Ren Descartes would be considered to hold a ________ view of the mind-body problem.
 
  a. monist
  b. reductionist
  c. pluralist
  d. dualist
  e. animist


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: e. the mind controls the movements of the body.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d. dualist


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