Characteristics Of Alterted State Of Consciousness Flashcards
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Awareness
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May be more or less aware of stimuli
2
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Perceptual distortions (SFE)
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Sense, feelings, emotions could be stronger or blurred
3
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Content limitations (with example)
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Content not as limited (eg- illogical)
4
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Cognitive distortions ( with example )
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Individuals may lose touch with reality. Eg- difficulty problem solving
5
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Memory
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Often difficult to remember information
6
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Disturbed sense of time (examples)
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Time may appear to speed up (sleep) or slow down (meditation)
7
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Changes in emotional feeling
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Inappropriate emotional reactions may occur
8
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Self control
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Individuals inhibitions are often lost
9
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Automatic processes
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May increase or decrease
