Assume That Determinism Is True About Your Body's Movements

question 64

Multiple Choice

Assume that determinism is true about your body's movements. Assume also that your consciousness, unlike your body, is not part of the scheme of determinism, and so is free to make decisions, free to choose what to do. If these assumptions are true, then it follows that

• A)only rational freedom is possible.
• B)your consciousness cannot have an effect on the body's movements and actions.
• C)your consciousness can have an effect on the body's movements or actions.
• D)determinism is true even of your consciousness.

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Definitions:

Circadian Rhythms

Biological processes that display an endogenous, entrainable oscillation of about 24 hours, affecting various biological functions such as sleep-wake cycles.

Chronotypes

Chronotypes refer to the natural inclination of individuals towards being more active or alert at certain times of the day, affecting their sleep patterns and daily performance.

Zeitgebers

External or environmental cues, such as light and temperature, that help regulate biological rhythms, including the sleep-wake cycle.

Melatonin

A hormone produced by the pineal gland that regulates sleep and wakefulness.