Patrick wants to study how the brain produces consciousness versus unconscious actions. For this research, the best population to study would be
A. split-brain patients whose left and right hemisphere connection has been severed.
B. dolphins who can communicate with each other over long distances.
C. 18-month-old children who can pass the rogue and mirror test.
D. wild horses with a greater startle response and less self-awareness.
Answer: A
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