Chapter 6A: Sleep as a psychological construct

Question 1

What is consciousness

Answer 1

Levels of awareness with thoughts, feelings, perception, existence.

Question 2

What is normal waking consciousness

Answer 2

A state of consciousness in which an individual is awake and aware

Question 3

Altered State of Consciousness

Answer 3

A state of consciousness that is distinctly different from nromal waking consciousnes in terms of quality of experience and levels of awareness.

Question 4

Types of Altereed state of consciousness

Answer 4

Naturally occuring ASC, and Induced ASC

Question 5

Define Naturally Occurring ASC

Answer 5

ASC that occuyrs without intervention

Question 6

Define Induced ASC

Answer 6

A type of ASC that occurs due to a purposeful action or aid.

Question 7

Psychological construct

Answer 7

An agreed upon description and understanding of psychological phenomena that cannot be overtly measured or obvserved

Question 8

Sleep

Answer 8

A regular and naturally occuring altered state of consciousness that involves a loss of awareness and disengagement with internal and external stimuli