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Consciousness (Self-awareness (drive to survive, heightened meaningfulness…
Consciousness
Self-awareness
drive to survive
heightened meaningfulness of self-preservation
milestone - achieve self-awareness
Variations in alertness
Chose responses rather than respond instinctively
provides options - contributes to survival
Awareness of ongoing sensation
Ability to conserve energy and repair bodies
maximizing safety - contributes to survival
Self-awareness
special understanding of the self as distinct from other stimuli
Theorist: William James
"stream of consciousness"
Theorist: Sigmund Freud
consciousness
aspects of the mind that can be voluntarily retrieved
in contrast to unconscious
parts of the mind hidden to voluntary searches for info
State of awareness