SAT English Practice Question
The author of the passage argues that people often misunderstand the nature of consciousness, believing that it is a state of being constantly aware. However, the author claims that consciousness is more accurately described as a process of alternating between states of awareness and unawareness. According to the author, "the mind is not a constant light, but a flickering flame." Which of the following statements best reflects the author’s perspective on consciousness?
- A.a continuous state of awareness.
- B.a dynamic process of shifting between awareness and unawareness.
- C.a state of being completely unaware.
- D.a process that is only triggered by external stimuli.
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