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applied developmental science
developmental processes
cognitive development
attention (psychology)
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philosophy and the social sciences
cognitive sciences, neurosciences, and social explanation
social cognition
attention (psychology)
Preferred term
consciousness
Definition
- Consciousness begins with the self and may be described as the active interpretation of social, cultural, historical, spiritual, ideological, and political forces of life. Various states of consciousness are based on self-awareness, mindfulness of one's surroundings, and the ongoing response to one's environment. [Source: Encyclopedia of Identity; Consciousness]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/consciousness
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