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Compare and contrast the philosophical positions of animism, that of Descartes and the modern view held by most physiological psychologists.
 
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How has research on animals helped us to understand human diseases? Give a specific example.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: Animism is the view that objects have spirits which move them. Descartes argued that the mind and brain are separate but interacting. Most physiological psychologists argue that mind is a property of the brain.

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Answer: We are able to test the causes of diseases and to seek treatments for diseases. Stroke research has led to the development of drugs that reduce brain damage associated with a stroke.


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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