In Comparing Consciousness to an Ever-Flowing River, the Early Psychologist

question 103

Multiple Choice

In comparing consciousness to an ever-flowing river, the early psychologist William James was making the point that consciousness involves

• A)a stream of thoughts.
• B)a constant flow of excitations.
• C)changing perceptions of objects we perceive.
• D)our perception of objects in our visual field.
• E)the change from moment to moment of our inner needs.

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Definitions:

Glucose

A basic glucose molecule serving as a vital energy source in life and a component in many types of carbohydrates.

Glycogen

An energy-storing polysaccharide made of glucose, found in animals and fungi, with a branched structure.

Animals

Living organisms that are characterized by voluntary movement, responsive to their environment, and consumption of organic substances.

Carbohydrate

Organic compounds made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, serving as a major energy source for the body.