State of Consciousness....whole chapter including realistic examples and surveys :)

1. State of Consciousness
MUHAMMAD AAMIR KIYANI
ROLL NO: 03

2. Consciousness???
• Consciousness is the awareness of (unique) sensations,
thoughts, feelings memory and Environment.

3. Level of Consciousness:
• Non-conscious level:
 It require less awareness and concentration and focus
 Ex: heart rate, blood flow, autopilot
• Pre-conscious level:
 Past info that can be recalled
 Ex: memories
• Sub/Unconscious level:
 Total lack of sensory awareness of and response to environment
 Ex: unacceptable feelings, wishes, urges

5. Sleep??
An altered state in which people become relatively unaware
of external stimulation.
•Eyes usually closed.
•Consciousness is fully lost
•Decrease in the body movement
•Decrease in the responsiveness to external stimuli.

6. Sleep Desires

7. Stages of Sleep

8. Sleep Deprivation:

10. Sleep Disorders
INSOMNIA: PROBLEMS FALLING/STAYING ASLEEP
NARCOLEPSY: UNCONTROLLABLE SLEEP ATTACKS
SLEEP APNEA: STOP BREATHING DURING SLEEP
NIGHT TERRORS: SUDDEN AWAKENING FROM NON-REM SLEEP

11. DREAM:
Story-like series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during
(REM) sleep.
 The duration of the dream is about sec to 1 hour.
 Sometimes logical and some times story-like.
Theories of Dream:
A) Wish Fulfillment Theory (Freud):
B) Dream for Survival Theory :
C) Activation-Synthesis Theory (Allan Hobson):

12. Hypnosis & MEDITATION
Altered state of consciousness in which people become deeply relaxed and highly
suggestible to changes in experiences & behaviors.
Application For hypnosis:
1) Controlling pain (practically useful in child birth and dental procedures)
2) Reducing smoke (to put this idea in subject mind that cigarette are unpleasant)
3) Treating psychological disorders (relaxation, reduce anxiety, increase expectations0
4) Assisting in law enforcement (recall the detail of a crime )
5) Improving athletic performance ( increase concentration)
Hypnosis

13. Meditation:
Altered state of consciousness in which one directs their attention to achieve
inner peace and tranquility.
Transcendental Meditation:
Western version
oSit
oQuiet
oClose eyes
oMantra (words or syllable)

14. Psychological Effects
• Less anxiety
• Higher self-esteem
• Mental clarity
• Social openness
• Better decision
making and
problem-solving
Physiological Effects
• Slower breathing
• Slower heart rate
• Alpha wave EEG
• Muscle relaxation
• Lower blood pressure
• Lower O2 consumption
• Reduced insomnia

15. Drug Use
Psychopharmacology: Study of psychoactive drugs and their effects on
behavior & mental processes.
Psychoactive Drugs:
Affect our N.S. and alter states of consciousness, sensation & perception,
emotions & motivation, and thoughts.