Which of the Following Is Consistent with the Proposition That

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is consistent with the proposition that consciousness is a physiological function?

• A) Consumption of food changes our ability to communicate.
• B) Damage to the brain can alter our self-awareness.
• C) Inhalation of oxygen renders us unaware of the environment.
• D) Our awareness levels change when we meditate.
• E) Increased mental effort results in reduced demand for oxygen by the brain.

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Definitions:

Reciprocity

A social interaction principle where an action is repaid with a corresponding one, beneficial in the formation and maintenance of social bonds.

Ophiocordyceps

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Fungal Spores

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Selfishness

Behavior in which an individual puts its own interests above those of others, often at the expense of group welfare.