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Consciousness in Psychology

In psychology, consciousness is defined as our awareness of both internal and external stimuli. This encompasses awareness of internal states, such as pain, hunger, thoughts, and emotions, as well as external environmental cues, like seeing sunlight, feeling warmth, or hearing a friend's voice.

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