The Science of Consciousness
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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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Sentience</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is reflexive consciousness associated with?

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

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