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Para-jumbles 14 / 100

a. Consequently, understanding human intelligence might necessitate an examination of the dynamic interplay between biological processes and the tools and contexts with which we interact.
b. Instead, it argues that certain external artifacts, such as notebooks, smartphones, or even specific environmental cues, can actively constitute parts of our cognitive systems.
c. This challenges the traditional internalist view of cognition, which typically restricts mental processes to neural activity alone.
d. The Extended Mind hypothesis posits that cognitive processes are not always confined within the boundaries of the skull and skin, but can extend into the environment.

These sentences, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Which of the options best outline their correct order?

1. d, c, b, a

2. b, d, c, a

3. d, b, c, a

4. c, d, b, a

Correct Answer: 3 (d, b, c, a)
To solve "Sentence Rearrangement" or "Para-jumble" tasks, look for the logical flow of ideas:
Step 1 (Introduction): Sentence (d) is the most suitable opening. It introduces the core concept – The Extended Mind hypothesis – and its central claim that cognitive processes extend beyond the brain, setting the stage for the rest of the paragraph.
Step 2 (Elaboration): Sentence (b) naturally follows (d). The word "Instead" acts as a continuation, elaborating on how cognition extends by providing examples of "external artifacts" that can become part of cognitive systems, directly building on the idea presented in (d).
Step 3 (Secondary Factor): Sentence (c) logically comes next. "This challenges" clearly refers to the implications of the hypothesis and its examples described in (d) and (b), contrasting it with the "traditional internalist view."
Step 4 (Conclusion/Result): Sentence (a) provides the concluding thought. Starting with "Consequently," it summarizes the broader implication of the Extended Mind hypothesis, suggesting how it necessitates a different approach to understanding human intelligence, thereby providing a fitting end to the paragraph.

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