One Apparent Difference Between Minds and Physical Things Is That

question 42

Multiple Choice

One apparent difference between minds and physical things is that

• A)minds can be directly observed by anyone, but physical things cannot.
• B)minds cannot be directly observed by anyone, but physical things can. .
• C)minds are unchanging, but physical things can change.
• D)minds can change, but physical things can't change.

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Definitions:

Cocktail Party Effect

The ability of individuals to focus one's auditory attention on a specific source while filtering out a range of other stimuli, as at a noisy gathering.

Cognitive Neuroscience

A branch of neuroscience that studies the biological processes and aspects that underlie cognition, with a focus on the neural connections in the brain involved in mental processes.

Cognition

The endeavor of acquiring knowledge and apprehension through intellectual activities, experiences, and the perception of senses.

States Of Consciousness

Different levels of awareness of one's environment and self, ranging from fully alert and aware to various stages of sleep and altered states.