PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS

CONSCIOUSNESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
True/False:Sleeping is an altered state of consciousness.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sleep is a unique state of consciousness; it lacks full awareness but the brain is still active. People generally follow a “biological clock” that impacts when they naturally become drowsy, when they fall asleep, and the time they naturally awaken.

Detailed explanation-2: -UNITARY CONSCIOUSNESS 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-3: -We might even describe consciousness as a continuum that ranges from full awareness to a deep sleep. Sleep is a state marked by relatively low levels of physical activity and reduced sensory awareness that is distinct from periods of rest that occur during wakefulness.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hypnagogia is the transitional state of consciousness between wakefulness and sleep. It’s the opposite of hypnopompia, which is the transitional state that occurs before you wake up. During hypnagogia, it’s common to experience involuntary and imagined experiences.

Detailed explanation-5: -The more aware we are of our thoughts, feelings, perceptions and surroundings, the higher the level of consciousness. Our level of awareness of internal events and external surroundings is known as a state of consciousness.

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