AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

BIOLOGY OF CONSCIOUSNESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is NOT an example of an altered state of consciousness?
A
nails growing
B
sleep
C
meditation
D
hypnosis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -The Four States of Consciousness-Beyond the Waking State Mandukya Upanishad is the source of the Hindu revelations about the Four States of Consciousness and defines these states as waking, dreaming, deep sleep, and turya (the fourth state, which is the state of enlightenment).

Detailed explanation-3: -Examples of Consciousness There are many different forms of consciousness, but two of the ones most commonly experienced by human beings are sleep and dreaming.

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