Psychology: Sensation, Feeling, and Will
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What was the early belief about the flow of 'animal spirit' in the human body?

  • It was a metaphysical concept unrelated to the physical body.
  • It flowed through hollow nerves in various directions. (correct)
  • It was a precursor to the modern understanding of blood circulation.
  • It flowed through arteries and veins.

    • What did the early thinkers believe about the relationship between nerves and blood flow?

  • They believed nerves and blood vessels were part of the same system.
  • They had no understanding of the relationship between nerves and blood flow.
  • They believed nerves and blood vessels were separate systems.
  • They believed nerves carried blood throughout the body. (correct)

    • How did Leibnitz relate the concept of 'monads' to consciousness?

  • He believed that consciousness emerges from the interactions between monads.
  • He believed that all monads have equal degrees of consciousness.
  • He did not relate the concept of monads to consciousness.
  • He believed that only some monads have varying degrees of consciousness. (correct)

    • What did Leibnitz propose about the nature of 'monads'?

    <p>Monads are independent, indestructible, and immutable points of force.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the focus of early thinkers when studying the mind-body relationship?

    <p>They focused on the flow of 'animal spirit' through the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about Leibnitz's understanding of consciousness?

    <p>He believed consciousness was a fundamental property of all monads.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Leibnitz mean when he said that monads are 'immutable'?

    <p>Monads are unchanging and cannot be altered.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the early thinkers believe about the nature of the 'animal spirit'?

    <p>They believed it was a physical substance that flowed through the nerves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Leibnitz mean when he said that monads are 'uncreatable'?

    <p>Monads cannot be created or destroyed, and are fundamental building blocks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Leibnitz propose about the relationship between monads and the physical world?

    <p>He believed monads were the fundamental building blocks of the physical world.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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