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a. For instance, an architect manipulating physical models to visualize a structure, or a scientist using a notebook as an external memory aid, are examples where tools become integral to the thought process itself.
b. The traditional view of cognition posits that mental processes are strictly confined within the boundaries of the skull and skin of an individual organism.
c. This perspective blurs the traditional distinction between internal and external, suggesting that mental faculties are not always solely neurally instantiated but can be distributed across an agent's body, tools, and surroundings.
d. However, proponents of the "extended mind" hypothesis argue that cognitive processes can sometimes extend beyond these biological limits, incorporating elements of the external environment.

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

1. b, a, d, c

2. d, b, c, a

3. b, d, a, c

4. a, c, b, d

Correct Answer: 3 (b, d, a, c)
To solve "Sentence Rearrangement" or "Para-jumble" tasks, look for the logical flow of ideas:
Step 1 (Introduction): Sentence (b) serves as the ideal introduction by presenting the traditional, widely accepted view of cognition, setting the stage for a contrasting argument.
Step 2 (Elaboration): Sentence (d) directly challenges the view presented in (b) with the transitional word "However," introducing the "extended mind" hypothesis and its core argument that cognition can extend beyond biological limits.
Step 3 (Secondary Factor): Sentence (a) provides concrete examples to illustrate the "extended mind" hypothesis introduced in (d). The phrase "For instance" clearly links it as an elaboration of the previous idea.
Step 4 (Conclusion/Result): Sentence (c) acts as a concluding thought, summarizing the implications of the "extended mind" perspective discussed in (d) and exemplified in (a), highlighting how it blurs traditional distinctions.

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