The inverted spectrum problem tries to show that being in a functional state
A) is not sufficient for being in a mental state.
B) is not necessary for being in a mental state.
C) is not a relevant condition for being in a mental state.
D) is not a significant condition for being in a mental state.

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The inverted spectrum problem illustrates that two individuals could be in the same functional state (e.g., responding similarly to color stimuli) but have different subjective experiences (e.g., what one sees as red, the other might see as green). This suggests that merely being in a certain functional state is not sufficient to guarantee the same mental state, challenging purely functionalist accounts of mind.

The Inverted Spectrum Problem Tries to Show That Being in a Functional