One Possible Difference Between a "Sleeping Brain" and an "Awake

question 65

Multiple Choice

One possible difference between a "sleeping brain" and an "awake brain" relates to the neuronal workspace.Which of the following statements most accurately represents this relationship?

• A)When you are awake,the neuronal workspace allows areas of the brain to communicate with each other,which plausibly gives rise to consciousness.
• B)The workspace encourages the combination and integration of conflicting information when you are asleep,but not when you are awake.
• C)Changes in brain activity are monitored by the neuronal workspace when you are asleep,but not when you are awake.
• D)When you are asleep,the neuronal workspace allows areas of the brain to communicate with each other,which leads to dreaming.

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