Lecture 11 - Consciousness II

Question 1

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Describe the difference between determinism and libertarianism.

Answer 1

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Question 2

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Describe a study hat investigates:
When do we become aware of our intention of action?

Answer 2

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Question 3

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Describe how Fried et al. in 2011 and 1991 discovered where in the brain conscious decisions for body movement happens.

Answer 3

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Question 4

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Describe the differences between conscious and unconscious processes.

Answer 4

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Question 5

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Describe 3 studies that investigates unconscious processes as comparison conditions of consciousness.

Answer 5

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Question 6

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Describe the global workspace theory (Baars 1997) – a cognitive account of consciousness.

Answer 6

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Question 7

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Lecture Summary:

• Conscious awareness of action intention
• The Libet’s experiment
• Conscious vs. Unconscious processes
• The neural correlates of consciousness
• Global workspace theory

Lecture Objectives:

• Conscious awareness of action intention
• Conscious vs. Unconscious processes
• A cognitive theory of consciousness

Answer 7

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