Owens and colleagues found that when a comatose woman imagined playing tennis,her brain activity was similar to that of normal individuals imagining the same activity.According to your text,what does this finding say about the relationship between consciousness and awareness?
A) Consciousness is unrelated to awareness.
B) Consciousness is necessary for awareness.
C) Consciousness is not the same thing as awareness.
D) Consciousness is equivalent to awareness.

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The finding suggests that consciousness (being comatose) does not necessarily prevent the brain from generating awareness of imagined activities. This suggests that consciousness and awareness are not the same thing and that awareness can occur even in the absence of consciousness.

Owens and Colleagues Found That When a Comatose Woman Imagined