Development of Conscious Control and Imagination: How might they work?

Stephanie M. Carlson

doi:10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195389760.003.0009

Development of Conscious Control and Imagination: How might they work?

Stephanie M. Carlson

Institute of Child Development

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Abstract

This chapter describes a paradox of conscious control: less consciousness can index more advanced forms of thought. First, it is argued that the conscious process develops in infancy and childhood and is exercised via increases in volition and top-down control of action, thought, and emotion (executive function). The second claim, however, is that development in the case of consciousness is not strictly an upward-bound process but rather can be characterized as a balance between objectivity and personal, tacit knowledge.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Free Will and Consciousness: How Might They Work?
Editors	R F Baumeister, A R Mele, K D Vohs
Place of Publication	New York, NY
Publisher	Oxford University Press
ISBN (Electronic)	9780199863341
ISBN (Print)	019538976X, 9780195389760
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195389760.003.0009
State	Published - Jun 10 2010

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Keywords

Awareness
Childhood
Consciousness
Development
Executive function
Free will
Reflection
Volition

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