Descartes Starts the Application of His Method of Doubt By

question 6

Multiple Choice

Descartes starts the application of his method of doubt by:

• A) making an inventory of all his beliefs.
• B) positing the existence of an "evil genius."
• C) considering the certainty of each of his beliefs, one by one.
• D) attacking the foundations of all of his current beliefs.
• E) inferring his existence as a thinking thing.

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Definitions:

Animal

A living organism belonging to the kingdom Animalia, typically characterized by voluntary movement, sensory capabilities, and consumption of organic materials for energy.

Intermittent Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule in which a reward or punishment is not administered every time the desired response is performed.

Extinction

In behavioral psychology, the process through which a conditioned response decreases or disappears after the conditioned stimulus is repeatedly presented without the unconditioned stimulus.

Continuous Reinforcement

A learning process in operant conditioning where a behavior is reinforced every time it is exhibited, leading to quicker acquisition of the behavior.