Chapter 4: Consciousness

Question 1

Waking Consciousness

Answer 1

Mental State that encompasses the thoughts, feelings, and perceptions that occur when we are awake and reasonably alert.

Question 2

Altered States of Consciousness

Answer 2

Mental states that differ noticeably from normal waking consciousness.

Question 3

Psychoactive Drugs

Answer 3

Chemical substance that changes moods and perceptions.

Question 4

Meditation

Answer 4

Any of the various methods of concentration, reflection, or focusing of thoughts undertaken to suppress the activity of the sympathetic nervous system.

Question 5

Hypnosis

Answer 5

Trancelike state in which a person responds readily to suggestions

Question 6

Sleep Staging

Answer 6

Twilight Stage, Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3, Stage 4, REM (Sleep stage characterized by rapid eye movements and increased dreaming).