PSYCH Exam question: Rene Descartes theory of consciousness?

[MichelleVo]

This is a short-answer question in the psychology exam that is worth 2 marks.
What would be the best way to answer it?

Explain the interaction of the mind and body in consciousness as proposed by René Descartes.

ANSWER:
- Mind/soul is a non physical /spiritual entity, whereas the body is a physical entity.
- Mind and body interact via the brain's pineal gland and can therefore influence one another.

[ecvkcuf]

Second one. First one doesn't explain how they interact just says the characteristics of mind and body as described by descartes

[HiddenUser]

Its a 2 mark question, so I would assume you would have to distinguish between the 2 entities first (mind=spiritual, body=physical/flesh). THEN that they interact through the Pineal Gland

I'd put both points in my answer. You might want to also mention Dualism to be safe.

[Ravit]

Also mention how mind can influence body, and body can influence mind.