The Brain and Consciousness, psychology homework help
The Brain and Consciousness, psychology homework help
Can you please respond to this discussion…
1) The Brain and Consciousness
I’ve always felt that consciousness is a realm that lies outside the brain. For example, someone in a coma is not conscious, but their brain is still functioning and sending signals to the heart and lungs to continue functioning. I feel the same as when we sleep, we are not conscious but our brain is still functioning. This question really makes me wonder about the relationship between consciousness and our brains though. Without consciousness, I wouldn’t be here typing this discussion response right now. But at the same time, I can still survive without consciousness.
2) Do you think consciousness is dependent on one key brain area? Or does
consciousness emerge from the interaction of the workings of our whole
brain?Do you think consciousness is dependent on one key brain area? Or does
consciousness emerge from the interaction of the workings of our whole
brain? For food for thought, see this New Scientist article https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg22329762-70…(which was
found and shared in by a previous student in this course). What brain
area are they talking about in the article? What role does it seem to
play in consciousness? Remember too, that one article isn’t the final
word — there are many other theories out there. If you come across a
different theory, share it with us!
This is due before Sunday Please 🙂
