The Big Message to Take Away About Consciousness with Regards

question 179

Multiple Choice

The big message to take away about consciousness with regards to the findings of people with blindsight is that

• A) attention and awareness are the same process, mediated by the same brain area.
• B) attention and awareness are different processes that are mediated by the same brain area.
• C) attention and awareness are the same process, mediated by different brain areas.
• D) attention and awareness are different processes that are mediated by different brain areas.

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Definitions:

Communal Goals

Objectives or aims shared by a community or group that typically focus on mutual benefits and support among members.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another individual, fostering a sense of compassion and connection.

Narcissistic

Describes a personality trait characterized by excessive self-love, a need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others.

Psychopathic

Pertaining to psychopathy, a personality disorder characterized by persistent antisocial behavior, impaired empathy and remorse, and bold, disinhibited, and egotistical traits.