Current analogies of brain function resemble current technologies. For example, describing the brain as a supercomputer. What is one problem with these mechanical accounts of mental life?
a) The human brain does not match the complexity of a supercomputer.
b) Their relative inability to account for variability in behaviour.
c) The human brain while asleep is not comparable to a computer that is shut off.
d) We are unable to draw comparisons because of computers limited sensory
modalities.
e) None of the above are acceptable criticisms.
Question 2
Which of the following correctly defines psychology?
a) The study of the attempt to describe, explain, predict and in some cases, change behaviour
b) A collection of theories to explain mental behaviour.
c) The scientific approach of assessing personality.
d) The study of the relationship between behaviour and activity of the brain.
e) They study of people as individuals.
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