Topic: To what extent can neuroimaging such as fMRI be used to understand consciousness?

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To what extent can neuroimaging such as fMRI be used to understand consciousness?

Your task is to go over the evidence of fMRI and evaluate the extent to which it can be used to understand consciousness. The following key points should be addressed:

• Define consciousness.
• State the essay question and take a position.
• Demonstrate an understanding of your methodology. What does it measure? What are its strengths and limitations?
• Review some studies in detail (including aims, experimental manipulations, and key findings) that examine brain activation during different levels of consciousness using your selected approach. How does each one advance our understanding of consciousness? Can one infer causation?
• Conclude with a paragraph reaffirming your position and summarising the key points highlighted in your essay.
• Some discussion on the philosophical and humane implications with regards to this topic will attract bonus points.