Which of the Following Statements Is Consistent with the Monistic

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is consistent with the monistic view of the mind-body question?

• A) Mind and body are separate.
• B) The body can influence the mind through the actions of the pineal gland.
• C) The mind is spiritual, while the body is made from matter.
• D) The mind can exist apart from the body.
• E) The mind is generated through the physical actions of the brain.

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