As Russell Explains It, the Distinction Between "Appearance and Reality

question 15

Multiple Choice

As Russell explains it, the distinction between "appearance and reality" refers to the distinction between __________ and __________.

• A) What things seem to be; what people believe they are.
• B) What people experience; what things seem to be.
• C) What things seem to be; what they are.
• D) What people sense things to be; what they seem to be.

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Definitions:

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum in the brain, involved in higher brain functions such as thought, action, and perception.

Subliminal Perception

The processing of information by the brain that occurs below the level of conscious awareness.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped, fluid-filled inner ear structure critical for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals interpreted by the brain as sound.

Membrane

A thin layer of tissue that surrounds or lines cells, organs, and other structures within the body, acting as a barrier to control the passage of substances.