1-40. DESCARTES'S VIEW OF THE MIND-BODY WAS UNIQUE IN THAT HE ARGUED...

1.1-40. Descartes's view of the mind-body was unique in that he argued that

a.

the heart is the organ that controls emotions.

b.

the muscles are activated by electrical nerve signals.

c.

unlike animals, human bodies do not show reflexes.

d.

a reflex is a process controlled by the mind.

e.

the mind controls the movements of the body.

Difficulty:

3

Question ID:

1.1-40

Page Ref:

11

Topic:

Biological Roots of Physiological Psychology

Skill:

Conceptual

Answer: e. the mind controls the movements of the body.