Which of the following statements would be true about a sleeping person?
A. The mind does not respond to any kind of stimuli.
B. The sleeping state is akin to being in a preconscious state.
C. The mind can distinguish between relevant and irrelevant stimuli.
D. The mind cannot distinguish between relevant and irrelevant stimuli.
Answer: C
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