Moderate

Which philosophical movement claimed that the human mind consists of elementary ideas that originate from sensory experiences?

Correct answer: B. empiricism

  • A. nativism
  • B. empiricism
  • C. dualism
  • D. interactionism
  • E. None of these

Explanation

Empiricism holds that knowledge and mental contents develop from sensory experience, whereas nativism gives greater importance to inborn ideas or abilities. The emphasis on elementary ideas originating in sensation identifies empiricism.

Last updated

Practise General Psychology

874 free General Psychology MCQs from Psychology, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.

Exams that ask Psychology questions like this

Psychology is on this paper prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for it.

Related questions