Title: Quiz: Philosophy Of Mind And Consciousness Quiz
Course: Introduction_to_philosophy > Section: Module6

Q: What does dualism assert about the relationship between mind and body?
- They are identical and inseparable.
- They are distinct entities.
- They are both purely physical.
- They do not exist.
A: They are distinct entities.

Q: How does physicalism challenge the notion of a non-physical mind?
- By proposing that consciousness is an illusion.
- By asserting that mental states are reducible to physical states.
- By claiming that the mind is more powerful than the body.
- By suggesting that the mind exists in a separate realm.
A: By asserting that mental states are reducible to physical states.

Q: Why is the "hard problem" of consciousness significant in the philosophy of mind?
- It addresses the historical context of dualism.
- It questions how subjective experiences arise from physical processes.
- It provides a definitive answer to the nature of consciousness.
- It eliminates the need for interdisciplinary approaches.
A: It questions how subjective experiences arise from physical processes.

Q: Which philosophical theory emphasizes the importance of psychological connections in defining personal identity?
- Biological continuity theory
- Psychological continuity theory
- Dualism
- Physicalism
A: Psychological continuity theory

Q: If a person undergoes significant changes in memory or personality, how might this affect their sense of self according to the psychological continuity theory?
- They would remain the same person regardless of changes.
- Their identity would be completely lost.
- Their sense of self may be altered, reflecting their new experiences.
- They would become a different physical entity.
A: Their sense of self may be altered, reflecting their new experiences.