Conciousness Flashcards
Two types of consciousness
Waking and alternate state
What is waking consciousness?
Thoughts feelings perceptions when we are awake
Which part of the brain we are using during awake consciousness and what do we do with that part of the Brain?
The thalamus
We analyze and interpret info
What else do you do in the wake consciousness?
Unconscious mental activity
Socialize with others
What is the altered state of consciousness and examples?
Not aware of the situation
And different from wakeness
Examples include drug-state, meditation, sleep, and day-dreams/fantasy
What happens during a daydream/fantasy
Attention shifts from present time
Urges to daydream (quantity)?
Urge to daydream about every 40 minutes
Other facts about day dreaming
Stress is relieved
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