Locke's Major Argument Against the Existence of Innate Ideas Was

question 72

Multiple Choice

Locke's major argument against the existence of innate ideas was that:

• A)no gene was available to transmit an idea
• B)the French seemed to have more of them than did either the English or the Germans
• C)if ideas were innate,all humans would have them,and they do not
• D)the only way to prove their existence was by mathematical deduction

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Definitions:

Psychological Construct

Idea or set of impressions that some mental ability exists as an entity; memory, language, and emotion are examples.

Cell Assemblies

Conceptual groups of neurons that represent specific information through their firing patterns.

Brain-Imaging Studies

Research utilizing techniques such as MRI, PET, or CT scans to visualize the structure and function of the brain in health and disease.

Parietal Cortex

A region of the brain's parietal lobe involved in processing sensory information related to touch, spatial orientation, and navigation.