Mental Activities That Differ Noticeably from Normal Consciousness Are Known

question 66

Multiple Choice

Mental activities that differ noticeably from normal consciousness are known as

• A) hyperconsciousness.
• B) unconscious states.
• C) relaxed wakefulness.
• D) altered states of consciousness.
• E) preconscious states.

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Definitions:

Lysergic Acid Diethylamide

A psychedelic drug known for its psychological effects, which can include altered awareness of surroundings, perceptions, and feelings.

Divided-Consciousness View

A theory suggesting that during hypnosis, consciousness splits into different streams, one following the hypnotist's commands and the other acting as a "hidden observer."

Hypnosis

A trance-like state of focused attention and increased suggestibility, often used for therapeutic purposes.

Sensory Input

Information received by the senses which can then be processed by various systems of the body such as the nervous system.