Awareness
state or ability to perceive, to feel, or to be conscious of events, objects, or sensory patterns
In the fields of philosophy and psychology, awareness is the knowledge or perception of something. As such, it is the ability to consciously perceive, understand, and respond both generally to one's surroundings and specifically to individual stimuli. The concept is often synonymous with consciousness; however, one can be aware of something without being explicitly conscious of it (e.g., blindsight). Essentially, awareness is the state of being attuned to, or mindful of something, whether it is a physical sensation or an idea. The states of awareness are also associated with the states of experience, so that the structure represented in awareness is mirrored in the structure of experience.
Definition
Awareness is a broad term for subjective experience, cognitive access to information, or the ability to notice and understand internal and external events. Its precise definition is disputed and varies by context and discipline.
Awareness is typically characterized as awareness of something: it is about or directed at certain contents. For example, when a person consciously perceives a tree or hears a voice then the tree or voice becomes a content of their awareness. Awareness is not limited to perceptual objects in the environment but also includes internal states, such as bodily sensations of warmth, emotions, desires, intentions, judgments, and thoughts about abstract ideas.
The public source identifies “Awareness” as state or ability to perceive, to feel, or to be conscious of events, objects, or sensory patterns. This brief keeps that definition visible, then builds a research path around Awareness, state and ability.
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