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According to functionalism, mental states are constituted solely by their
According to functionalism, mental states are constituted solely by their
- physical implementation
- sensory inputs
- functional role (correct)
- behavioral outputs
Functionalism developed as an alternative to which two theories of mind and behavior?
Functionalism developed as an alternative to which two theories of mind and behavior?
- Cartesian dualism and physicalism
- Identity theory and Cartesian dualism
- Identity theory and behaviorism (correct)
- Behaviorism and physicalism
According to functionalism, how are mental states realized?
According to functionalism, how are mental states realized?
- On multiple levels (correct)
- By their functional role
- Through physical substances
- By their sensory inputs
What distinguishes functionalism from Cartesian dualism and physicalism?
What distinguishes functionalism from Cartesian dualism and physicalism?
What does functionalism consider to be the defining characteristic of a mental state?
What does functionalism consider to be the defining characteristic of a mental state?
According to functionalism, what is the defining characteristic of a mental state?
According to functionalism, what is the defining characteristic of a mental state?
What is functionalism's relationship to Cartesian dualism and physicalism?
What is functionalism's relationship to Cartesian dualism and physicalism?
What is the theoretical level of functionalism?
What is the theoretical level of functionalism?
How are mental states realized according to functionalism?
How are mental states realized according to functionalism?
What motivated the development of functionalism?
What motivated the development of functionalism?
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