sleep Flashcards
What is meant by WIlliam James’ phrase “Stream of consciousness?
our conscious experience is
continuous: never empty, our thoughts flow from ove thought to the next
ever-changing: it constantly changes as we become aware of new info
selective: we choose to focus on some things and ignore others
personal experience: it relies on our own thoughts, feelings and perceptions
Explain (using examples) Normal waking consciousness and altered states of consciousness.
NWC: when you are awake and aware of your thoughts, feelings and perceptions both internally and from the external world
ASC: a state of consciousness that is distinctly different from NWC in terms of level of awareness and experience ex sleep, daydreaming, coma, drug induced
Why is sleep an example of an altered state of consciousness?
sleep is an example of ASC as it involves loss of awareness and disengagement with internal and external stimuli
define sleep
sleep is a regular and naturally occuring ASC that involves a loss of awareness and disengagement
Stages of NREM sleep including brainwaves, length of time and any other characteristics.
