Topic 2: Consciousness Flashcards
How is our conscious experience: Continuous,
it is never empty, our thoughts flow from one thought to the next
How is our conscious experience: Ever-changing
it constantly changes as we become aware of new information
How is our conscious experience: Personal
it relies on our own thoughts, feelings and perceptions
How is our conscious experience: selective
we choose to focus on some things and ignore others
What is normal waking consciousness
when we are awake and aware of the thoughts, feelings, and perceptions both internally and from the external world. Example = in school learning.
What is altered states of consciousness
used to describe a state of consciousness that is distinctly different from normal waking consciousness in terms of the level of awareness and experience
examples of ASC:
- sleep
- day dreaming
- coma
Why is sleep an example of an altered state of consciousness?
sleep involves a loss of awareness and disengagement with internal and external stimuli.
Awareness in NWC and ASC
time passes: typically vs distorted
reality: typical vs distorted
emotional awareness: typical and minimal
attention: selective vs inattentive
