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Para-jumbles 25 / 100

a. The difficulty lies in bridging the explanatory gap between objective physical states and the private, qualitative feel of phenomenal awareness, often termed 'qualia'.
b. This contrasts sharply with the 'easy problems' of consciousness, which involve explaining cognitive functions like discrimination, integration of information, or verbal reporting, all amenable to computational or neurobiological accounts.
c. Consequently, addressing this fundamental question requires not just advancements in neuroscience, but potentially a new conceptual framework for understanding the nature of reality itself.
d. The 'hard problem' of consciousness, as articulated by philosopher David Chalmers, refers to the challenge of explaining why and how physical processes in the brain give rise to subjective experience.

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

1. a, b, d, c

2. d, b, a, c

3. b, d, a, c

4. d, a, b, c

Correct Answer: 2 (d, b, a, c)
To solve "Sentence Rearrangement" or "Para-jumble" tasks, look for the logical flow of ideas:
Step 1 (Introduction): Sentence (d) introduces the central concept, the 'hard problem' of consciousness, defining what it refers to and who articulated it. This sets the stage for the rest of the paragraph.
Step 2 (Elaboration): Sentence (b) logically follows by providing a contrast to the 'hard problem' mentioned in (d), explaining what the 'easy problems' are and how they differ. The phrase "This contrasts sharply" directly links back to the concept introduced in (d).
Step 3 (Secondary Factor): Sentence (a) elaborates on *why* the 'hard problem' is difficult, explaining the specific challenge of bridging the explanatory gap between physical states and subjective experience (qualia). It further clarifies the nature of the "subjective experience" mentioned in (d) and differentiates it from the "easy problems" in (b).
Step 4 (Conclusion/Result): Sentence (c) acts as a concluding statement, starting with "Consequently," which signals a result or implication. It discusses the broader implications of addressing this fundamental question, suggesting the need for new conceptual frameworks beyond just neuroscience.

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