Which organism is known to exhibit 'self-consciousness'?
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Correct answer: Human beings
While all living organisms possess some form of consciousness (awareness of and response to their environment), self-consciousness — the reflective awareness of one's own existence, thoughts, and identity — is a uniquely human trait, making human beings the only organisms known to exhibit it.
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