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