The Feeling Of What Happens by Antonio Damasio
  • 1. Who is the author of 'The Feeling of What Happens'?
A) Albert Bandura
B) Daniel Kahneman
C) Antonio Damasio
D) Malcolm Gladwell
  • 2. What concept does Damasio introduce to explain the connection between feelings and bodily responses?
A) The bystander effect
B) Emotional intelligence
C) Cognitive dissonance
D) Somatic markers
  • 3. In Damasio's view, what plays a crucial role in decision-making?
A) Cultural norms
B) Emotions
C) Instincts
D) Logical reasoning
  • 4. Which method does Damasio use to illustrate his theories?
A) Meta-analysis
B) Case studies
C) Surveys
D) Experimental trials
  • 5. What does Damasio propose about consciousness?
A) It is a purely logical process
B) It is a cultural construct
C) It is unrelated to the body
D) It arises from emotional experiences
  • 6. What is an example of a somatic marker?
A) An abstract thought
B) A statistical observation
C) A logical conclusion
D) A gut feeling about a decision
  • 7. What does Damasio suggest about the origins of feelings?
A) They are socially constructed
B) They originate from bodily states
C) They come from external environments
D) They are purely cognitive
  • 8. Which part of the brain is most associated with feelings?
A) The limbic system
B) The cerebellum
C) The occipital lobe
D) The brainstem
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