Descartes's view of the mind-body was unique in that he argued that
A) the heart is the organ that controls emotions.
B) the muscles are activated by electrical nerve signals.
C) unlike animals, human bodies do not show reflexes.
D) a reflex is a process controlled by the mind.
E) the mind controls the movements of the body.

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Descartes believed in the concept of mind-body dualism, which posits that the mind and body are separate entities. He argued that the mind is non-physical and is responsible for controlling the movements of the body. Therefore, option E is the correct choice.

Descartes's View of the Mind-Body Was Unique in That He