Functionalism in Philosophy of Mind Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • On multiple levels (correct)
  • By their functional role
  • Through physical substances
  • By their sensory inputs

    • What distinguishes functionalism from Cartesian dualism and physicalism?

    <p>Concern with effective brain functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does functionalism consider to be the defining characteristic of a mental state?

    <p>Its functional role</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to functionalism, what is the defining characteristic of a mental state?

    <p>Its functional role</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is functionalism's relationship to Cartesian dualism and physicalism?

    <p>Functionalism is an alternative to Cartesian dualism and physicalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the theoretical level of functionalism?

    <p>Functional role</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are mental states realized according to functionalism?

    <p>On multiple levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivated the development of functionalism?

    <p>The failure of the identity theory of mind</p> Signup and view all the answers

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