Your conscious awareness of your own name and self-identity depends primarily on the normal functioning of your

A) cerebellum.
B) amygdala.
C) hypothalamus.
D) cerebral cortex.

The cerebral cortex is responsible for higher cognitive functions such as self-awareness, perception, attention, and consciousness. The other brain structures such as the cerebellum, amygdala, and hypothalamus are important for various other functions such as motor control, emotional processing, and regulation of bodily functions.