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Define Dualism and Monism. Which philosophical approach best represents your day to day thought about human behavior? How would you go about the scientific study of behavior from each perspective (Dualism and Monism)? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each perspective?

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In essence, dualism describes the state or condition of being in two portions, sections, or parts, which may or may not be diametrically or figuratively opposed to one another. Monism is state or condition of being one whole, or the single unification of an aspect or observed phenomena.

I believe that dualism most aptly describes my day-to-day thoughts about human behavior. I believe that dualism most aptly describes the dualistic nature of human ...

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