A Classic Tale That Expresses an Aspect of Daoist Thought

question 39

Multiple Choice

A classic tale that expresses an aspect of Daoist thought is the story of the philosopher Zhuang Zhou, who awoke from a dream unsure of _______________

• A) Whether everything was an illusion created as a sort of "matrix".
• B) Whether he had dreamed he was a butterfly or whether he was a butterfly dreaming he was Zhuang Zhou.
• C) Whether it was wise to contemplate on opposites and paradoxes.
• D) Whether the symbols contained in a dream provided insight into the subconscious.

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Definitions:

Mental Disorders

A broad category of conditions affecting mood, thinking, and behavior that impair normal functioning.

Reactivity

The tendency of individuals to modify their behavior when they are aware they are being observed.

Syndrome

A cluster of symptoms that usually occur together.

Naturalistic Observation

A research method in which subjects are observed in their natural environment without any manipulation by the observer.