The case of the man who could not recognize common objects by sight suggests that

consciousness

a. is simply an activity of the brain's speech mechanism.
b. is synonymous with the ability to talk about perceptions and memories.
c. and self-awareness are different phenomena.
d. is necessary for learning.
e. is easily confused by habituation experiences.


b. is synonymous with the ability to talk about perceptions and memories.

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