AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

BIOLOGY OF CONSCIOUSNESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An awareness of yourself and your environment is defined as
A
dual processing
B
consciousness
C
social influence theory
D
individual awareness
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Self-consciousness can be defined for an individual as the awareness of his/her own body in a time-space continuum and its interactions with the environment – including others. It also encompasses the awareness that the individual has of his/her own identity, built over time in interaction with others.

Detailed explanation-2: -While consciousness is being aware of one’s environment and body and lifestyle, self-awareness is the recognition of that awareness. Self-awareness is how an individual experiences and understands their own character, feelings, motives, and desires.

Detailed explanation-3: -Self-awareness is your ability to perceive and understand the things that make you who you are as an individual, including your personality, actions, values, beliefs, emotions, and thoughts. Essentially, it is a psychological state in which the self becomes the focus of attention.

Detailed explanation-4: -Consciousness and Awareness Consciousness is a cognitive and dualistic process, whereas awareness is nondual, spontaneous, and nonlocal.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Cambridge Dictionary defines consciousness as “the state of understanding and realizing something.” The Oxford Living Dictionary defines consciousness as “The state of being aware of and responsive to one’s surroundings.", “A person’s awareness or perception of something."

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