lecture 6 BB - consciousness, sleep and dreams

Question 1

consciousness

Answer 1

our awareness of internal and external stimuli, encompassing thoughts, feelings, perceptions and the environment.

Question 2

which part of the brain is important for conscious control of information processing

Answer 2

prefrontal cortex

Question 3

divided attention - general principle

Answer 3

it is difficult to engage in two or more complex tasks at the same time if they are both conscious.

Question 4

subliminal effect - general principle

Answer 4

the degree to which information may be transmitted to an individual even though it is not consciously perceived

Question 5

bodily functions that occur without awareness - breathing

Answer 5

non-consciousness

Question 6

relates to information and actions that you are actively aware of

Answer 6

consciousness

Question 7

refers to information that is not currently in awareness but can be recalled when required - a phone number

Answer 7

preconsciousness

Question 8

relates to information that is out of consciousness and not immediately available to consciousness but may be identified with sufficient reflection

Answer 8

subconsciousness

Question 9

refers to information that is outside of awareness and inaccessible except through intensive insight according to some theories (freud)

Answer 9

unconsciousness

Question 10

a state of wakefulness without awareness when a person may seem awake but does not respond to their surroundings

Answer 10

vegetative state

Question 11

a state of diminished consciousness where a person shows some awareness but is not fully alert

Answer 11

minimally conscious state

Question 12

a state of intense focus and engagement in an activity, often leading to a sense of effortless action and enjoyment

Answer 12

flow state