🎴 Flashcard Mode
The Higher-Order Thought Theory of Consciousness
Card1 / 11
Mastered0
Review0
QuestionClick to flip
What is the central idea of the Higher-Order Thought Theory of Consciousness?
AnswerClick to flip back
A
Consciousness is a higher-order mental state that reflects on other mental states.
💡 Explanation:
The Higher-Order Thought Theory of Consciousness states that consciousness is not a basic mental state, but rather a higher-order mental state that reflects on other mental states. This means that consciousness is not simply the experience of sensory stimuli or the formation of beliefs and desires, but rather the awareness of these experiences and beliefs.