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What is self-awareness in the context of philosophy of self?
What is self-awareness in the context of philosophy of self?
- Understanding one's character, feelings, and desires (correct)
- Recognition of one's consciousness
- Experiencing one's own personality
- Being aware of one's body and environment
According to V.S. Ramachandran, what may provide the neurological basis of human self-awareness?
According to V.S. Ramachandran, what may provide the neurological basis of human self-awareness?
- Mirror neurons (correct)
- Prefrontal cortex
- Amygdala
- Hippocampus
How does self-awareness differ from consciousness?
How does self-awareness differ from consciousness?
- Consciousness is the sense of qualia
- Consciousness is the recognition of one's own character
- Self-awareness is the experience of one's own individuality
- Self-awareness is being aware of one's body and environment (correct)
What is the role of mirror neurons according to V.S. Ramachandran's theory?
What is the role of mirror neurons according to V.S. Ramachandran's theory?
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What aspect of the brain are researchers investigating in relation to self-awareness?
What aspect of the brain are researchers investigating in relation to self-awareness?
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