4.1.2.2 Functionalism

• Functionalism proposes that mental states can be realized in different physical substances.


  True
• Functionalism explains various mental phenomena and computational models.


  True
• Which theory rejects the idea of multiple realizability?

  Identity Theory
• Functionalism emphasizes the cause-and-effect relationships among mental states, inputs, and outputs.


  True
• What defines mental states in Functionalism rather than their intrinsic physical properties?

  Functional roles
• Functionalism supports the concept of multiple realizability.


  True
• In Functionalism, the functional role of a mental state includes its effects on other mental states and its impact on behavior
• Functionalism proposes that mental states can be realized in different physical substances.
• Functionalism emphasizes the cause-and-effect relationships among mental states, inputs from the environment, and behavioral outputs.
• Match the theory with its key explanatory focus:

  Functionalism ↔️ Computational models

  Identity Theory ↔️ Mind-brain correlation
• What does Functionalism define mental states by?

  Functional roles
• What is the key difference between Functionalism and Identity Theory in defining mental states?

  Functional role vs. physical state
• What does Functionalism emphasize in the study of mental states?

  Cause-and-effect relationships
• Steps to understanding the key principles of Functionalism

  1️⃣ Functional Role: Defines mental states by what they do and how they lead to behavior.

  2️⃣ Multiple Realizability: Mental states can be realized in different physical substances.
• Functionalism argues that the mental state of "pain" could occur in different physical substances
• What relationships does Functionalism emphasize in defining mental states?

  Cause-and-effect
• Identity Theory equates mental states with specific physical states
• According to Functionalism, what is the primary focus when studying mental states?

  Cause-and-effect relationships
• What is the explanatory power of Functionalism compared to Identity Theory?

  Explains various mental phenomena
• Functionalism defines mental states by what they do and how they lead to behavior.


  True
• Match the theory with its key concept:

  Functionalism ↔️ Functional role

  Identity Theory ↔️ Physical states
• Functionalism proposes that mental states like pain could be instantiated in a computer if it performs the same functional role.


  True
• Functionalism allows mental states to be realized in different physical substances, unlike Identity Theory.


  True
• Multiple realizability means that the mental state of pain could occur in a human brain, a computer, or an alien brain.


  True
• Functionalism emphasizes that mental states are defined by what they do, how they cause other mental states, and how they lead to behavior.
• Multiple realizability in Functionalism means that the same mental state can be realized in different physical substances.


  True
• Functionalism proposes that mental states can be realized in different physical substances.


  True
• Functionalism supports the principle of multiple realizability
• Match the theory with its focus:

  Functionalism ↔️ Role mental states play

  Identity Theory ↔️ Physical properties of mental states
• Functionalism allows mental states to be realized in computers or alien brains.

  True
• Functionalism supports the principle of multiple realizability
• Functionalism defines mental states by their functional role
• The possibility of absent qualia is a criticism of Functionalism
• Order the steps in how Functionalism defines mental states:

  1️⃣ Functional Role

  2️⃣ Cause-and-Effect Relationships

  3️⃣ Behavioral Outputs
• Match the theory with its core concept:

  Functionalism ↔️ Multiple Realizability

  Identity Theory ↔️ Single Physical State
• Functionalism proposes that mental states can be realized in different physical substances, unlike Identity Theory.

  True
• Functionalism defines mental states by their functional role
• Functionalism defines mental states by their functional role
• The explanatory gap is a criticism of Functionalism.


  True
• Functionalism asserts that mental states are identified by what they do, how they cause other mental states, and how they lead to behavior