The States Of Consciousness Flashcards
Consciousness
Awareness of the outside world
Awareness of thoughts/ feelings
Our perceptions of the world
This is also a mental process
Four levels
Conscious level
Pre-conscious level
Non-conscious level
Unconscious
Conscious level
Daily operating! We are aware of our world and ourselves
Pre-conscious level
Just outside awareness! Can be brought to awareness quickly!
Non-conscious level
Total removal from awareness/ body functions only! (Surgery or coma)
Unconscious
Mental events are removed from Conscious thought/ awareness
Repression
Altered states
Any change to our conscious level state.
Must be clearly observed/ distinct changes! Measured!!
1) sleep
2) psycho-active drugs
3) hypnosis
Psycho-active drugs
Any substance that affects the brain and alters consciousness
Agonist
Mimic real neuros!
Dopamine path
Antagonist
Block neuros
Depressants
AKA downer
Slow CNS
(Barbiturates)(tranquilizers)
(Alcohol)
Stimulants
Increase CNS function (Caffeine) (Nicotine) (Cocaine) (Amphetamines)
Opiates
Numbs pain and dulls senses
Morphine
Heroin
Hallucinogens
Produce profound sensory and perceptual distortions
LSD
Marijuana
Hypnosis
Altered state that is triggered by certain techniques and routines
Person may become easily swayed by suggestions
