altered states of consciousness consciousness - a state of awareness (including a person’s...
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Altered States of Consciousness Dreams - mental activity that takes place during sleep. Content of Dreams: -Usually in common setting -Often about physical activity or strong emotion -Realistic time frames -Outside stimuli Surrealist ArtTRANSCRIPT
Altered States of ConsciousnessConsciousness - a state of awareness (including a person’s feelings, sensations, ideas, and perceptions)
SleepTwo types of sleep:
- Quiet Sleep - relaxed sleep with little brain activity. Stages I-IV. 75% of sleep
- Active Sleep - active sleep with extensive brain activity. REM
Altered States of ConsciousnessSleep
5 Stages of SleepStage I - lightest level of sleepStage II Stage IIIStage IV - deepest level of sleepREM sleep - brain waves similar to being awake
Altered States of ConsciousnessDreams - mental activity that takes place during sleep.
Content of Dreams:- Usually in common setting- Often about physical activity or strong emotion- Realistic time frames- Outside stimuli
Surrealist Art
Altered States of ConsciousnessDream Interpretation
- Freud – dreams hide meanings and feelings that are not expressed in waking hours.
- Kleitman – dreams are random stimulations of brain cells.
Altered States of ConsciousnessCommon Dream Topics:AbandonmentAlienAlleyAudienceBabyChaseCliffCoffinDoorDrowningFallingFlyingNakedNatural DisastersPainParalysisRainStealingSwimming