Schechtman Holds That to Understand Personal Identity, We Need to Think

question 41

True/False

Schechtman holds that to understand personal identity, we need to think more about how mental states fit into one's total psychology, their self-conception.

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Definitions:

Asking Questions

The act of seeking information through verbal or written inquiries to increase understanding or clarify uncertainties.

Negative Reinforcement

A type of learning where a behavior is strengthened because it is followed by the removal of an unpleasant stimulus.

Positive Reinforcement

A method in behaviorism that involves the addition of a rewarding stimulus following a desired behavior, with the aim of increasing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Aversive Condition

A situation or stimulus that is unpleasant or uncomfortable and which an individual seeks to avoid or escape.