Consciousness and its altered States
Consciousness
Definition
States (of Consciousness)
A state of awareness of the outside world, of our own thoughts and feelings.
Highly Conscious, Normal Waking Consciousness
Semi-conscious
Barely conscious or unconscious
Directed Consciousness
Flowing Consciousness
Daydreaming
Preconscious Process
Unconscious Process
Dreams
According to Freud, conflicts and desires related to sex and aggression, which perceived as threatening, are expressed in disguised form.
Two Types of Contents
Latent
Manifest
Drug Use and Effects on Consciousness
Definition
Another means to achieve an intended state of consciousness is through the use of drugs.
Pyschological Uses for Drugs
Therapeutic
Experimental
Terms related for Drugs
Addiction
Psychological Dependence
Tolerance
Classification and Effects of Common Psychoactive Drugs
Stimulants
Narcotics and Analgesics
Amphetamines
Hypnotics and Sedatives
Tranquilizers and Antidepression Drugs
Hallucinogenic or Perception-Distorting Drugs