When Descartes Reasons That It Is Conceivable That He Could

question 60

Multiple Choice

When Descartes reasons that it is conceivable that he could exist without his body and that whatever is conceivable is logically possible, he is offering a _______ argument.

• A) possibility
• B) conceivability
• C) divisibility
• D) probability

Comprehend the role of institutional review boards (IRBs) in protecting research participants.

Understand the implications of self-report biases and the methods to mitigate them in sex research.

Know the significant historical perspectives and theories related to sexuality.

Recognize the importance of avoiding biases such as the egocentric and ethnocentric fallacies in interpreting research results.

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Definitions:

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A severe condition in which two or more distinct identities, or personality states, are present in—and alternately take control of—an individual.

Localized Amnesia

An inability to recall any of the events that occurred over a limited period of time.

Continuous Amnesia

An inability to recall newly occurring events as well as certain past events.

Switching

The act of changing from one state, condition, or activity to another, which can refer to various contexts including psychological states or activities.