Consciousness and Mind

Although consciousness is defined as a concept with different features by different branches of science, it all means that the individual is aware of his own existence (interpreting his awareness). In order to talk about the ability to reach this state of interpretation and awareness, it is necessary to talk about the existence and importance of the mind. Consciousness and mind are shown as synonyms and concepts in some sources, but it should be said that they are not. The mind can be described as a skill/process that we can define as the stream of consciousness and includes all the conscious processes of the brain. The mind, which is especially described by modern views, is a state of thought or a state of being conscious. In this case, it can be said that the concept of mind is a broader concept that includes the concept of consciousness or the state of being conscious. This idea, which is closer to the concept of consciousness used in biology or philosophy, allows to accept the concept of consciousness as a physical function, a function of the brain. The concept of consciousness in the field of psychology, which states that the state of mind and mood affect consciousness, can be explained as the combination of the state/reaction formed in the mind, which we can define as 'spiritual consciousness', with the concept of consciousness formed by the mind and physical processes.

  The concept of consciousness used in biology and medicine can be explained as a function of the brain and other parts of the central nervous system. It is accepted as consciousness that various stimuli are perceived by the sense organs and transmitted to the brain by the nervous system, and that the obtained information is sorted and processed in the brain and then reacts. Therefore, any situation that disrupts/changes this process can make a difference in the outcome of the process. For example, a person with hearing impairment cannot reach the conclusion that other individuals reach because they cannot receive auditory stimuli. Similarly, the deterioration/slowing down of the mental functions of the person who drinks alcohol will result in different reactions resulting from the procedure and results such as imbalances in movements. The concept of consciousness used in psychology and psychiatry considers the interaction between the individual and the environment as a much more complex process. He thinks that besides physical stimuli, mood also changes consciousness, perception and response. The individual, who is not able to perceive all stimuli, may reach different levels of consciousness and show different reactions when his mood is bad or distressed. Similarly, the level of consciousness between an individual with an assertive personality and another individual with an embarrassed, self-conscious personality may be different. The concept of consciousness in philosophy differs depending on the philosophical system advocated. Consciousness, which is accepted as a function of the brain by positivist philosophies, was accepted as a separate ability different from the phenomena that make up the physical world in previous philosophical systems.

  The concept of consciousness, which is evaluated in terms of sociology, shows that the individual living in different human groups shows different characteristics and has different levels of consciousness. A person who manifests himself as an individual who does not abide by the rules under the influence of the groups he is in during adolescence, and exhibits appropriate behavior patterns, may appear as a person who adheres to the rules and is compatible with the contributions of the group/groups he is in during his adulthood. Therefore, the social groups/environments that the individual is in lead to different levels of consciousness in different periods and places. Considering political or religious structures, examples suitable for this idea can be multiplied.

 Generating thoughts

 The appearance of conscious awareness gives the impression of diffuse and homogeneous spread to the brain. The forebrain lobes functionally organize inputs, formulate and plan temporally forward behavioral strategies, organize and analyze outputs and put them in correct chronological order; they are believed to fulfill these functions, at least with the available data. The cerebral cortex areas, which we call the prefrontal region and located in the forebrain lobe, use this information to help with advanced recollection research and the fulfillment of advanced movement management and planning functions. In case of damage to the prefrontal cerebral cortex in the frontal lobe, significant losses are observed in the patient's social self-limiting and supervisory control mechanism and the ability to discover something new.