Vanessa Has Experienced a Transformation from Ordinary Consciousness to a State

question 68

Multiple Choice

Vanessa has experienced a transformation from ordinary consciousness to a state of being wherein she recognizes the true nature of things and the path to spiritual progress. In Buddhist terms, what has Vanessa experienced?

• A) identity achievement
• B) actualization
• C) detachment
• D) awakening

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Definitions:

Anterior Cingulate Cortex

A part of the brain involved in a wide range of functions including decision-making, impulse control, emotion, and anticipation of reward.

Oxytocin

A hormone and neurotransmitter often associated with social behaviors, such as bonding, trust, and empathy.

Physical Pain

A distressing feeling often caused by intense or damaging stimuli, experienced somewhere in the body.

Proximity

The physical nearness of others, which is a major factor determining who we form relationships with.