1.0 Flashcards
nature of consiousness
1
Q
what is consciousness?
A
it is one’s awareness of internal and external stimuli.
- external events
- internal sensations
- yourself as the unique being having these experiences
- your thoughts about these experiences.
2
Q
what are 5 examples of typical conscious thoughts?
A
- envisioning images/events that are not present
- speaking words to oneself
- feeling emotions like joy, anger or anxiety
- focusing on sensory aspects of one’s environment
- thinking specific thoughts without them being conveyed in words or images.
