Modern brain scientists usually assume that what we call "mind," or "self-awareness" can be explained:
A)in physical terms as a product of the activity of the cerebral cortex.
B)in physical terms as a product of brain stem activity.
C)in spiritual terms by positing an immortal self apart from the mortal brain.
D)in spiritual terms by noting that the unity of self is a mirage.

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Modern brain scientists generally assume that the mind or self-awareness can be explained in physical terms as a product of the activity of the cerebral cortex. Although some brain stem activity is involved in self-awareness, the cerebral cortex is the primary area responsible for higher-order cognitive processing and consciousness. There is little scientific evidence to support the idea of a spiritual self that can exist apart from the physical brain. While there is debate about the nature of the self, most neuroscientists believe that the unity of self is a product of brain activity rather than a spiritual construct.

Modern Brain Scientists Usually Assume That What We Call "Mind