You and your friend are both looking at the cover of a green book. You both agree that the book is green but your personal experience of the green color may be different than your friend's. The purely subjective experiences of seeing the color is/are called
A) theory of mind.
B) the default mode.
C) free will.
D) qualia.

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The subjective experience of seeing the color green is called qualia. Qualia refers to the subjective, first-person experiences that are unique to each individual, even when they are experiencing the same external stimulus. Theory of mind refers to the capacity to attribute mental states to oneself and others, the default mode is a brain network that is active during periods of rest and reflection, and free will refers to the ability to make choices that are not determined by prior causes.

You and Your Friend Are Both Looking at the Cover