The Science of Consciousness

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What are the essential features of consciousness according to the text?

  • Physicality, measurability, objectivity, scientific explanation
  • Sentience, wakefulness, self-awareness, meta-cognition (correct)
  • Consciousness is beyond the scientific realm, not physically measurable, subjective, private
  • Neural activity, reflexive consciousness, subjective experience, deep sleep

What is phenomenal consciousness characterized by?

  • Subjective experience and awareness of thoughts and perceptions (correct)
  • Neuronal activity and scientific measurability
  • Beyond scientific realm and not physically measurable
  • Reflexive consciousness and deep sleep state

What does the text mention as a challenge in scientifically understanding consciousness?

  • The lack of scientific discipline in psychology
  • The vast number of neurons and synapses (correct)
  • The inaccessibility of reflexive consciousness
  • The subjective nature of consciousness

What is reflexive consciousness associated with?

<p>The ability to think about one's own thoughts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the measurability of consciousness?

<p>Consciousness is a brain state that can be measured (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the essential feature of consciousness characterized by having a sensory or perceptual system?

<p>Sentience (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text define as the ability to think about one's own thoughts?

<p>Meta-cognition (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the measurability of consciousness?

<p>Consciousness is a brain state and can be measured (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is reflexive consciousness associated with?

<p>Thinking about thoughts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is consciousness characterized by when one is awake, alert, and aware of their thoughts and perceptions?

<p>Self-awareness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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