Owen 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.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 that a comatose woman's brain activity was similar to that of normal individuals imagining playing tennis suggests that consciousness (the state of being awake and responsive to the environment) and awareness (the perception or knowledge of something) are not the same thing. Even though the woman was in a comatose state and not conscious, she still had some level of awareness that was reflected in her brain activity.

Owen and Colleagues Found That When a Comatose Woman Imagined