The Theory of _____ Refers to Awareness of Presence and Distinction

question 20

Multiple Choice

The theory of _____ refers to awareness of presence and distinction between one's own mental processes and the mental processes of others.

• A) duality
• B) executive functioning
• C) mind
• D) consciousness

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Definitions:

Somatic Nervous System

Part of the peripheral nervous system associated with the voluntary control of body movements through the action of skeletal muscles.

Dissociative Amnesia

A disorder characterized by gaps in memory for personal history, sometimes due to traumatic events or extreme stress.

Traumatic Episode

An incident or period in life that causes severe psychological distress and may lead to PTSD or other stress-related disorders.

Dissociative Disorders

A group of disorders in which some parts of one’s memory or identity seem to be dissociated, or separated, from other parts of one’s memory or identity.