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How is self-awareness different from consciousness?
How is self-awareness different from consciousness?
- Consciousness is related to introspection, while self-awareness is related to proprioception
- Self-awareness is being aware of one's body and environment, while consciousness is the recognition of that awareness (correct)
- Self-awareness is experiencing and understanding one's own character, while consciousness is understanding other people's behavior
- Self-awareness and consciousness are synonymous terms
What is self-awareness?
What is self-awareness?
- Understanding other people's behavior
- The recognition of consciousness
- The experience of one's own personality or individuality (correct)
- Being aware of one's body and environment
According to V.S. Ramachandran, what neurological basis may provide human self-awareness?
According to V.S. Ramachandran, what neurological basis may provide human self-awareness?
- Introspection
- Reciprocity of self awareness and other awareness
- Proprioception and visualization
- Mirror neurons (correct)
What does V.S. Ramachandran's theory suggest about mirror neurons?
What does V.S. Ramachandran's theory suggest about mirror neurons?
What is bodily (self-)awareness related to?
What is bodily (self-)awareness related to?