Awareness
Awareness
Awareness (pronunciation: /əˈwɛːnəs/) is the state or condition of being conscious or cognizant of something. It is derived from the Old English word 'gewær', meaning 'watchful, vigilant'.
Definition
Awareness is the ability to directly know and perceive, to feel, or to be cognizant of events. More broadly, it is the state or quality of being conscious of something. It is a key component in cognition, consciousness, attention, and perception.
Types of Awareness
There are several types of awareness, including:
- Self-awareness: The capacity for introspection and the ability to recognize oneself as an individual separate from the environment and other individuals.
- Spatial awareness: The ability to understand the relationship of objects in space, with respect to oneself.
- Time awareness: The ongoing perception of time.
- Social awareness: The ability to understand and respond to the feelings of others.
Related Terms
- Consciousness: The state of being awake and aware of one's surroundings.
- Cognition: The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
- Perception: The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Awareness
- Wikipedia's article - Awareness
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