A perturbational approach for evaluating the brain's capacity for consciousness.
Prog Brain Res 2009 DOI: 10.1016/s0079-6123(09)17714-2 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Key points | Proposes that a perturbational approach, using transcranial magnetic stimulation and electroencephalography, can measure the brain's capacity for consciousness by assessing its ability to integrate information in a differentiated way, offering a potential clinical tool for evaluating consciousness without behavioral dependence. |
Abstract
A perturbational approach for evaluating the brain's capacity for consciousness.