Manuel suffered a traumatic brain injury in an industrial accident and is in a medically induced coma to help his brain heal. His brain shows signs of wakefulness during this time. Based on the principles of consciousness, would these times of wakefulness be an indication of consciousness.
A) Yes, because wakefulness is the same as consciousness.
B) Yes, because Manuel's brain activity shows he is conscious.
C) No, because Manuel is unable to verbally describe his wakeful state.
D) No, because Manuel must have an understanding of himself and the environment around him to be conscious.
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