Consciousness is the state of being aware of and able to think about one’s own existence, thoughts, and surroundings. Wh
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(so) found in dolphins and great apes. Consciousness is not to be confused with cognition. The latter refers to mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and solving problems, like thinking, judging, and remembering.
