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What is an altered state of consciousness?
What is an altered state of consciousness?
- A mental state identical to ordinary consciousness
- A mental state different than ordinary, such as sleep and meditation (correct)
- A state of heightened sensory perception
- A state of complete unconsciousness
What characterizes Stage 2 of the sleep cycle?
What characterizes Stage 2 of the sleep cycle?
- 50% of sleep occurs and it's deeper than Stage 1 (correct)
- It is the start of deep sleep
- Light sleep for a few minutes
- REM sleep with vivid dreams
What is the circadian rhythm?
What is the circadian rhythm?
- A monthly cycle of hormonal changes
- A 12-hour period of wakefulness and sleep
- A response to external stimuli like temperature and light
- A 24-hour period of fluctuations in bodily functions controlled by the brain (correct)
What is the most fundamental altered state of consciousness?
What is the most fundamental altered state of consciousness?