States of Consciousness

Is a drug-induced dental experience akin to people’s experiences with other psychoactive drugs (mood- and perception-altering substances)? Does the mind’s wandering while speaking or texting reveal a split in consciousness? And during sleep, when do those weird dream experiences occur, and why? Before considering these questions and more, let’s ask a fundamental question: What is consciousness?

Myers' Psychology

Module 16

Module 17

Module 18

Module 19

Readings

Module 16, Sleep Patterns and Sleep Theories, pages 158-67.

Module 17, Sleep Deprivation, Sleep Disorders, and Dreams, pages 168-79.

Module 18, Psychoactive Drugs, pages 180-88.

Module 19, Understanding Consciousness and Hypnosis, pages 193-99.

States of Consciousness Final Review.pdf

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