Jenny,the pitcher for her softball team,adjusts her grip on the ball,squints to block the glare of the hot sun,receives a signal from the catcher,and begins her windup as teammates chant in nervous anticipation.If asked,Jenny would report she is experiencing all the sights and sounds of a softball game as a whole scene,rather than experiencing each perception individually.This illustrates the _____ of consciousness.
A)unity
B)selectivity
C)transience
D)intentionality

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The unity of consciousness refers to the idea that we experience the world as a unified whole, rather than as separate sensations or perceptions. In this scenario, Jenny is experiencing the entire scene of the softball game, rather than just individual sensations (e.g. the feeling of the ball in her hand or the sound of her teammate's voices).

Jenny,the Pitcher for Her Softball Team,adjusts Her Grip on the Ball,squints