According to John Locke, a child's mind does not contain any______________?
Correct answer: B. innate ideas
- A. memory
- B. innate ideas
- C. observation
- D. imagination
Explanation
Locke’s tabula rasa view holds that the mind begins without inborn ideas and gains knowledge through experience. Memory, observation, and imagination develop as mental abilities rather than being denied altogether.
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