After suffering a traumatic brain injury, Garland appeared to be unconscious. However, when he was told to imagine playing soccer or driving to his office, Garland's brain activity looked like that of healthy volunteers. Which term best describes Garland's mental state?

-Garland is in a minimally conscious state.
-Garland is in a persistent vegetative state.
-Garland is in a state of hypnosis.
-Garland is experiencing somnambulism.


-Garland is in a minimally conscious state.

Psychology

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