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