Crash Course Philosophy 19: Personal Identity Quiz

Which TV show is used to introduce the concept of personal identity?

• Star Trek

• Black Mirror

• Doctor Who

• The Twilight Zone

What is the main idea behind the Body Theory of personal identity?

• Personal identity is based on our memories.

• Personal identity is based on our consciousness.

• Personal identity is determined by our actions.

• Personal identity persists because we remain in the same body from birth to death.

According to the Body Theory, what happens if you change your physical appearance significantly?

• You become a new person.

• Your identity is partially changed.

• Your identity remains the same.

• You lose your identity.

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In Bernard Williams' thought experiment, what does the mad scientist plan to do?

• Clone two people.

• Transfer mental content between two people.

• Switch the bodies of two people.

• Erase the memories of two people.

What is the main idea behind John Locke's Memory Theory of personal identity?

• Personal identity persists because we retain memories of ourselves at different points in time.

• Personal identity is determined by our actions.

• Personal identity is based on our consciousness.

• Personal identity is based on our physical appearance.

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What is one problem with the Memory Theory of personal identity?

• It ignores the role of consciousness.

• It relies on the accuracy of memories.

• It doesn't account for physical changes.

• It only applies to adults.

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According to the critique of the Memory Theory, what happens if a person loses their memories?

• They retain their identity.

• They become a new person.

• Their identity is partially changed.

• They lose their identity.

Why is the concept of personal identity important in everyday life?

• It helps us understand our physical appearance.

• It affects our consciousness.

• It influences our obligations to others.

• It determines our actions.

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What is one societal expectation related to personal identity?

• Individuals will have multiple identities.

• People will change their identity frequently.

• Individuals will continue to be who they are, unchanged.

• People will lose their identity over time.

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What should you do if you believe you deserve a paycheck?

• Ignore the reasons.

• Figure out why you deserve it.

• Assume you will get it.

• Ask someone else.

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