Consciousness

Why is consciousness considered a psychological construct?

• Because it can be directly observed and measured

• Because it refers to a concept that has been invented for a particular psychological purpose

• Because it is a physical entity

• Because it does not have any impact on psychology

What are the general meanings of consciousness?

• Awareness of the environment and self

• The state of being awake and reactive to stimuli

• The experience of having personal thoughts, feelings, and sensations

• All of the above

What distinguishes the different levels of consciousness from full conscious awareness?

• The ability to respond to stimuli

• The presence of sleep

• The degree of awareness and responsiveness to the environment and one's own thoughts and sensations

• The ability to perform complex tasks

What is consciousness described as in the provided material?

• A) A physical entity

• B) A psychological construct

• C) A type of behavior

• D) A brain wave pattern

According to the material, how can consciousness be studied?

• A) Through direct measurement

• B) By observing brain waves and behaviors like talking

• C) By touching and seeing

• D) It cannot be studied

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of consciousness as mentioned in the material?

• A) It includes awareness of things inside and outside ourselves

• B) It is known for its effects on behavior

• C) It can be seen and touched

• D) It is similar to intelligence and emotion

What does consciousness generally refer to?

• The ability to solve complex problems

• Awareness

• Memory recall

• Language comprehension

What is the third meaning of consciousness mentioned in the material?

• The ability to communicate

• Sensory awareness

• The sense of self that each person experiences

• The ability to learn new things

What does consciousness as sensory awareness include?

• The sights, sounds, and smells that are happening around you

• The ability to predict future events

• The knowledge of one's own thoughts

• The understanding of abstract concepts

What is selective attention?

• Ignoring all external stimuli

• Focusing on a particular stimulus

• Being aware of all stimuli equally

• Remembering past events