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Calling for a developmental perspective on action-based consciousness.

Authors :
D'Souza H
Bremner AJ
Source :
The Behavioral and brain sciences [Behav Brain Sci] 2016 Jan; Vol. 39, pp. e174.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

Human newborns can resolve some response conflicts in order to adapt their behaviour, suggesting that the newborn has consciousness according to Morsella et al.'s framework. However, we pose a range of developmental questions regarding Morsella et al.'s account, especially concerning the role of consciousness in the development of action.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1469-1825
Volume :
39
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Behavioral and brain sciences
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
28355812
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1017/S0140525X15002034