Free Will Illusion Quiz

Free Will Illusion Quiz

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

10th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RI.11-12.8, RL.8.1, RI.8.1

+12

Standards-aligned

Created by

Franchesca Tsatsakos

FREE Resource

Standards-aligned

CCSS.RI.11-12.8
,
CCSS.RL.8.1
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CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
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CCSS.RL.11-12.1
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CCSS.RL.9-10.1
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CCSS.RI.8.7
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CCSS.RI.9-10.7
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CCSS.RL.9-10.7
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CCSS.RL.8.7
,
CCSS.RI.8.2
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CCSS.RL.11-12.2
,
CCSS.RL.7.2
,
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
,
CCSS.RL.11-12.8
,

8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who conducted research that suggests decisions can be predicted before they are consciously made?



a. Charles Darwin

b. Benjamin Libet

c. Domenico Mattiello

d. Brian Dugan

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the video, what did Benjamin Libet's research demonstrate?



a. People can change their decisions at any time.

b. Decisions are made in the conscious mind first.

c. Decisions are made subconsciously before we are aware of them.

d. Free will is proven to exist through brain scans.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What example is provided to illustrate the influence of brain tumors on behavior?



a. A teacher who won a prestigious award.

b. A doctor who changed professions due to a tumor.

c. A scientist who discovered free will.

d. A politician who made ethical decisions.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the video, what role does genetics play in decision-making?



a. Genetics have no influence.

b. Genetics can limit choices.

c. Genetics ensure free will.

d. Genetics have a minor role.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the video describe the relationship between genetics and decision-making?



a. Genetics have no impact on decisions.

b. Genetics can limit the ability to make certain choices.

c. Genetics make all decisions for an individual.

d. Genetics enhance free will.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The video suggests that believing in free will can lead to what type of societal behavior?

a. Increased empathy towards others.

b. A lower sense of fulfillment and moral standards.

c. Greater responsibility for one's actions.

d. Enhanced decision-making abilities.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The concept of "illusionism" refers to what?



a. The belief that free will is a myth and should be disregarded.

b. The idea that free will should be maintained as an illusion for societal good.

c. The acceptance of fatalism in society.

d. The belief in absolute determinism.

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the main idea introduced in the video about free will?

a. It is an absolute truth.

b. It is an illusion.

c. It is the basis of morality.

d. It is solely determined by genetics.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.7