Which of the Following Provides the Best Definition of Consciousness

question 194

Multiple Choice

Which of the following provides the best definition of consciousness?

• A) a state of arousal involving facial and bodily changes
• B) awareness of ourselves and the environment
• C) memory of personally experienced events
• D) the intentional recollection of an item of information

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Definitions:

Self-Esteem

An individual's subjective evaluation of their own worth, encompassing beliefs about oneself as well as emotional states, such as triumph, despair, pride, and shame.

European American

A term referring to Americans of European descent or heritage.

Social Comparisons

The process of evaluating one's abilities, attitudes, and internal states in relation to others.

Social Perspective

The viewpoint focusing on how societal norms, cultures, and interactions shape individual behaviors and attitudes.