Chapter 4.1+4.2

Question 1

Which two kind of thought processes is there?

Answer 1

controlled processes and automatic processes

Question 2

What is automatic processes and give examples?

Answer 2

Automatic processes require far less of a conscious level of attention—we are aware of these actions at a low level of conscious awareness, and examples would be brushing one’s hair or well-practiced actions such as walking or riding a bicycle.

Question 3

What is controlled processes and give examples?

Answer 3

Controlled processes are those that require our conscious attention to a fairly high degree, such as driving, carrying on a conversation, or taking notes in your psychology class

Question 4

What is altered state of consciousness and give examples

Answer 4

An altered state of consciousness is a change in one’s normal mental state . For example daydreaming, being hypnotized, being under the influence of certain drugs.

Question 5

consciousness

Answer 5

a person’s awareness of everything that is going on around him or her at any given time.

Question 6

waking consciousness

Answer 6

state in which thoughts, feelings, and sensations are clear, organized, and the person feels alert.

Question 7

Consciousness can be defined as a set of action potentials occurring among neurons in which of the following views?

Answer 7

In the cognitive neuroscience view