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3. Digitally-extended mind

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Why does the brain prefer well-established neural pathways?

To conserve energy and process information quickly. (correct)
To challenge existing habits and promote change.
To maximize creativity and explore new ideas.

What does the theory of the extended mind suggest is essential for understanding human cognition?

The mind in isolation from the body and the external world
The extension of cognitive processes trough external tools (correct)
The influence of cultural norms
The interaction between the mind and body

What is brain plasticity?

The brain's ability to reorganize and adapt in response to experience (correct)
The fixed structure and function of the brain's neurons
The brain's inability to change physically and functionally
The brain's resistance to environmental influences

What does the mutual interplay of mind, brain, and tools consist of?

The way we use the brain influences its biological structure, and the tools we use shape specific cognitive paths that affect brain formation. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term "celestial openness" refer to in the context of brain plasticity?

A phase of high brain plasticity observed in infants, particularly until around the age of seven. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main distinction between the "brain" and the "mind" according to the text?

The "brain" is a physical organ, while the "mind" refers to cognitive processes carried out by the brain-tools system. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does extensive use of digital technologies result in?

Delegating a growing portion of our own mind (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is the brain so prone to delegating cognitive work to external tools?

Because the brain tends to conserve energy whenever it can. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the paradoxical nature of the digitally extended mind?

The paradox of the digitally extended mind is that digital tools enhance cognitive efficiency, but the brain alone becomes less efficient. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Match each description with the proper type of mind extension.

<h1>Analogically-extended Mind = The external extension of the mind manages a limited portion of cognitive processes executed by the brain-tool system, making these processes more demanding, thus enhancing neural circuit efficiency in the brain (excluding the tools). Digitally-extended Mind = The external extension of the mind manages a big portion of cognitive processes executed by the brain-tool system, making these processes less demanding, thus reducing neural circuit efficiency in the brain (excluding the tools).</h1> = Signup and view all the answers