Descartes Supposes the Existence of an "Evil Demon" in Order

question 19

Multiple Choice

Descartes supposes the existence of an "evil demon" in order to _____.

• A) determine what he cannot be deceived about
• B) suppose that the soul is eternal
• C) suppose that God does not exist
• D) determine what else would exist

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Definitions:

Normal Curve

A symmetrical, bell-shaped curve that describes the distribution of many types of data; most scores fall near the mean (about 68 percent fall within one standard deviation of it) and fewer and fewer near the extremes. Also called a normal distribution.

Standardization

Defining uniform testing procedures and meaningful scores by comparison with the performance of a pretested group.

Independent Intelligences

A theory suggesting that intelligence is not a single ability but comprises multiple independent abilities.

Specific Mental Abilities

Distinct skills or capabilities involving cognitive functions, such as memory, reasoning, or problem-solving, that vary from person to person.