Although Alek is clearly sleeping,when Katrina pokes him in the ribs,Alek rolls over.This demonstrates that Alek is:
A)minimally conscious.
B)fully conscious.
C)self-conscious.
D)REM conscious.

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Alek's response to being poked—rolling over—while clearly sleeping, indicates a level of awareness to external stimuli, which is characteristic of a minimally conscious state. This state is defined by minimal but definite behavioral evidence of self or environmental awareness.

Although Alek Is Clearly Sleeping,when Katrina Pokes Him in the Ribs,Alek