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STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS Individually, brainstorm a definition Awareness of one’s self and one’s environment
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TYPES OF CONSCIOUSNESS Types of Consciousness External Sensory Perception Internal Sensory Perception Abstract Awareness Awareness of Self
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External Sensory Perception Awareness of the impact of the environment on the five senses Sights Sounds Tastes Smells Touch
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Internal Sensory Perception Internally experience sensory information from remembered event Create sensory representation of an event never experienced
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Abstract Awareness Symbols used to represent big ideas Thoughts and emotions defined as sensory images
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Awareness of Self Unique, separate individual Have and observe experiences, thoughts and feelings Cogito, Ergo Sum
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Levels of Consciousness Subconscious: thoughts, emotions, behaviors available but not in present awareness Unconscious desires, conflicts, memories difficult to resolve; resources, motives, drives
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Altered States of Consciousness Hypnosis
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HYPNOSIS Brainstorm 5 Qualities Heightened Suggestibility (not contrary to basic morals) Dissociation: separation from external sensations Vivid Imagery: ignore what is present, imagine objects, ammonia as perfume Enhanced Memory: what is not available to person in wakened state can be recovered Post-Hypnotic Suggestion: quit smoking, manage pain, eat better; fades over time, requires renewal
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