Locke Says That the "Power Which the Mind Has Thus

question 93

True/False

Locke says that the "power which the mind has thus to order the consideration of any idea, or the forbearing to consider it; or to prefer the motion of any part of the body to its rest, and vice versa, in any particular instance, is that which we call the Understanding."

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Definitions:

Memory

The cognitive function that allows us to encode, store, and retrieve information from the past.

Neocortex

The part of the brain involved in higher-order brain functions such as sensory perception, cognition, generation of motor commands, spatial reasoning, and conscious thought.

Levels-Of-Processing

A theory in cognitive psychology suggesting that deeper levels of analysis produce more enduring memory.

Memory

The ability of the mind to retain and recall information.