31 Aug Consciousness has several different meanings. Provide two definitions and give an example of each.
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- Consciousness has several different meanings. Provide two definitions and give an example of each. (4 pts)
- Do you consider hypnosis and meditation to be altered states of consciousness? Explain your response. (5 pts)
- Choose ONE of the three following scenarios and decide whether you believe it is an example of an altered state of consciousness. State your reasons why or why not. (5 pts)
Scenario 1: Alice was driving home from work one day consumed with thoughts about thedinner party she was planning for that night. Suddenly, she realized that shehad already reached her destination and she could not remember much about thedrivewhich route she had taken, etc.
Scenario 2: In what he thought was a dream, Brian answered a phone call from hisfriend about attending band rehearsal in the morning. The next afternoon, Briansaw his friend at school and his friend asked him, Where were you today? Icalled you about rehearsal last night. Brian realized that it wasnt just adream and that he had actually answered the phone.
Scenario 3: One day, Marcus was rushed to the emergency room. While being treated, hesuddenly felt as if he had left his body and was flying upward. When he stoppedin midair, he saw angels singing. In an instant, he was flying back downtowards the hospital room into his body, sitting bolt upright in bed.
- Give three examples of how psychologists can use an understanding of consciousness and altered states of consciousness to help treat patients. (6 pts)
