In the "Treatise of Man," Descartes Provided Mechanistic Explanations for All

question 1

Multiple Choice

In the "Treatise of Man," Descartes provided mechanistic explanations for all the following functions,except:

• A) reason.
• B) dreaming.
• C) sensation.
• D) both a and b

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Definitions:

Scapegoat Theory

A psychological and sociological concept where individuals or groups are unfairly blamed for problems not of their making, often to deflect responsibility from the true sources.

Just-world Phenomenon

is the cognitive bias to believe that the world is fair and people get what they deserve, often used to rationalize injustice.

Unconscious Patronization

Subtle, often unintentional, discriminatory behavior towards a marginalized group, influenced by unconscious biases.

Ingroup

A social group to which a person psychologically identifies as being a member, often leading to favoritism and loyalty towards the group.