Psych (with Mindtap, 1 Term Printed Access Card)
Psych (with Mindtap, 1 Term Printed Access Card)
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ISBN: 9780357041055
Author: Rathus, Spencer A.
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
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Very simply, if one is conscious, he is aware of the environment around him. Whether he can see or hear what is going on in that environment is irrelevant; just the fact that he knows it's there deems him conscious. There are many aspects to and meanings of consciousness, according to psychologists. In this unit, we will explore five specific meanings.

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One meaning of consciousness, in addition to sensory awareness, selective attention, personal unity, and the waking state, is direct inner “awareness”. Although we cannot measure it scientifically, we know what is around us whether our eyes are open or closed, as well as what we are thinking at any given time; this is the essence of direct inner awareness.

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