With respect to the term consciousness, the textbook makes the point that the concept of consciousness

a. is typically defined in terms of specific physiological processes that are occurring in the brain.
b. refers to the contents of consciousness, not a general state of mind.
c. refers to a general state of mind, not the contents of consciousness.
d. can refer to a general state of mind or to its specific contents.


Answer: d. can refer to a general state of mind or to its specific contents.

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