Which of the Following Statements Best Explains Why Consciousness Has

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best explains why consciousness has been viewed as a "stream" or "river"?

• A) Even though the contents of consciousness are constantly changing, we subjectively experience consciousness as being continuous and unbroken.
• B) Although we are aware of some of the contents of consciousness, we can only understand consciousness by looking below the "water line" at thought processes of which we are unaware.
• C) Consciousness can only be understood by looking at the environmental forces that shape our conscious thoughts.
• D) Consciousness can only be understood using introspection.

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Definitions:

Personal Fable

A concept in adolescent psychology referring to a belief held by some adolescents that they are unique and exceptional and therefore not subject to the rules that govern the rest of the world.

Formal Operational Reasoning

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where individuals are able to think abstractly and logically.

Selective Attention

The cognitive process of focusing on certain information while ignoring other stimuli.

Abstract Thought

The ability to think about objects, principles, and ideas that are not physically present.