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