AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

BIOLOGY OF CONSCIOUSNESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
During ____, some people narrow their consciousness by focusing on a peaceful, repetitive pattern.
A
Meditation
B
Addiction
C
Insomnia
D
Preconscious
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: –Meditation is a method of narrowing consciousness and producing relaxation.-Research showed that when people meditated, their physiological state changed and that regular meditation led to changes in behavior.

Detailed explanation-2: -The type of consciousness we experience when we are conscious of external sensations is known as. Sensory awareness.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are also many common experiences that create altered states of consciousness (ASC), such as sleeping or daydreaming, sleep deprivation, euphoria or panic. Dream state, hypnosis, and meditation are also considered as ASC.

Detailed explanation-4: -Meditation is considered a type of mind-body complementary medicine. Meditation can produce a deep state of relaxation and a tranquil mind. During meditation, you focus your attention and eliminate the stream of jumbled thoughts that may be crowding your mind and causing stress.

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