Although the Text Suggests That We Know What Consciousness Is

question 54

Multiple Choice

Although the text suggests that we know what consciousness is for, most researchers agree that defining consciousness is difficult. Which of these is LEAST likely to be a part of what consciousness is?

• A) subjective feelings, such as what apples taste like or what the color green looks like
• B) automatic responses to strong cues in the environment
• C) the ability to report and use mental experiences
• D) the awareness of self, such as individual memories

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Definitions:

Right Side

Refers to the right part of something, typically used in spatial orientation, but can also metaphorically mean the correct or preferable option.

Nerve Fibers

Nerve fibers are long, slender projections of nerve cells (neurons) that transmit electrical impulses across the body, facilitating communication between the brain, spinal cord, and other parts of the body.

Irreversibility

A characteristic of preoperational thought in which a young child thinks that nothing can be undone. A thing cannot be restored to the way it was before a change occurred.

Logical Thinking

The process of reasoning consistently and systematically to come to a conclusion.