mental causation in psychology
Mental causation in psychology refers to the theory that mental states, such as thoughts, beliefs, and desires, play a causal role in guiding human behavior and influencing cognitive processes. It posits that mental events have the power to cause or bring about effects in the physical world and impact an individual's actions and experiences.
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