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