Throughout this chapter, we have explored different meanings of reality and their connections to key epistemological positions in psychology and philosophy. Now it is time to test your understanding of the chapter’s central distinctions.

Reality can be understood through four key dimensions, each associated with a distinct epistemological perspective. The following questions will help you consolidate your understanding of physicalism, idealism, naïve realism, critical realism, and the role of cognition in generating knowledge.

Authors: Fabian Mueller & William Palmer