Which of the Following Was One of Leibniz's Favorite Metaphors

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was one of Leibniz's favorite metaphors for the human mind at birth?

• A) an unwound clock
• B) a blank slate
• C) an architect's plan
• D) a veined slab of marble

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Definitions:

Coronary Heart Disease

The clogging of the vessels that nourish the heart muscle; the leading cause of death in North America.

Stomach Ulcers

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General Adaptation Syndrome

A model of the body's stress response, comprising three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Exhaustion

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