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______________ is a term that refers to the state of being aware of one's surroundings and thoughts.
______________ is a term that refers to the state of being aware of one's surroundings and thoughts.
Consciousness
According to _______________, the mind and body are separate entities.
According to _______________, the mind and body are separate entities.
Cartesian Dualism
A state of deep relaxation, characterized by a heightened sense of suggestibility, is known as _______________.
A state of deep relaxation, characterized by a heightened sense of suggestibility, is known as _______________.
Hypnosis
Drugs that can alter one's perception, thought, and mood, such as LSD, are classified as _______________.
Drugs that can alter one's perception, thought, and mood, such as LSD, are classified as _______________.
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The ability to focus on specific stimuli while ignoring other stimuli is known as _______________ attention.
The ability to focus on specific stimuli while ignoring other stimuli is known as _______________ attention.
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The process of becoming physically dependent on a substance, such as opioids, is known as _______________.
The process of becoming physically dependent on a substance, such as opioids, is known as _______________.
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What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes dualism from other theories of consciousness?
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes dualism from other theories of consciousness?
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What is the term for the ability to process information in the unattended ear based on meaning?
What is the term for the ability to process information in the unattended ear based on meaning?
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Which of the following substances is characterized by slowing down the body's physiology and mental processes?
Which of the following substances is characterized by slowing down the body's physiology and mental processes?
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What is the name of the phenomenon characterized by reduced peripheral awareness and increased focus on a singular stimulus?
What is the name of the phenomenon characterized by reduced peripheral awareness and increased focus on a singular stimulus?
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Who is often credited with the discovery of hypnosis?
Who is often credited with the discovery of hypnosis?
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What is the term for the separation of awareness from everything besides what one is centrally focused on?
What is the term for the separation of awareness from everything besides what one is centrally focused on?
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What concept did Descartes emphasize, leading to a limited understanding of unconscious mental processes?
What concept did Descartes emphasize, leading to a limited understanding of unconscious mental processes?
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Who is famous for theorizing about repression, hidden desires, and dreams?
Who is famous for theorizing about repression, hidden desires, and dreams?
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What did Watt's experiment in 1905 demonstrate about mental processes?
What did Watt's experiment in 1905 demonstrate about mental processes?
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What term is used to describe the limitation imposed by Descartes' dualism on understanding unconscious mental processes?
What term is used to describe the limitation imposed by Descartes' dualism on understanding unconscious mental processes?
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Who supported the necessity of unconscious processes in mental activities?
Who supported the necessity of unconscious processes in mental activities?
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What did the Kornhuber and Deecke experiments in 1965 show about unconscious mental processes?
What did the Kornhuber and Deecke experiments in 1965 show about unconscious mental processes?
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What concept did Socrates introduce, which suggests that people may do things against their desires?
What concept did Socrates introduce, which suggests that people may do things against their desires?
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What did Plotinus hint at, according to his philosophical ideas?
What did Plotinus hint at, according to his philosophical ideas?
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What is a possible reason why people engage in binge eating, according to the given information?
What is a possible reason why people engage in binge eating, according to the given information?
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What is a possible function of believing in alien abduction, according to Newman and Baumeister?
What is a possible function of believing in alien abduction, according to Newman and Baumeister?
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What is a possible reason why masochists engage in bondage, according to the given information?
What is a possible reason why masochists engage in bondage, according to the given information?
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What is a central debate in psychology, philosophy, and neuroscience, as sparked by Socratic and Plotinian ideas?
What is a central debate in psychology, philosophy, and neuroscience, as sparked by Socratic and Plotinian ideas?
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Study Notes
Consciousness
- Refers to the state of being aware of one's surroundings and thoughts
Dualism
- The mind and body are separate entities
Hypnosis
- A state of deep relaxation characterized by a heightened sense of suggestibility
Psychoactive Drugs
- Can alter one's perception, thought, and mood, such as LSD
Selective attention
- The ability to focus on specific stimuli while ignoring other stimuli
Dependence
- The process of becoming physically dependent on a substance, such as opioids
Dualism vs. Other Theories of Consciousness
- The primary characteristic distinguishing dualism is the separation of mind and body
Cocktail Party Effect
- The ability to process information in the unattended ear based on meaning
Depressants
- Slow down the body's physiology and mental processes
Attentional Spotlight
- Reduced peripheral awareness and increased focus on a singular stimulus
Franz Anton Mesmer
- Often credited with the discovery of hypnosis
Focused Attention
- The separation of awareness from everything besides what one is centrally focused on
Cartesian Dualism
- Emphasized the mind-body separation, leading to a limited understanding of unconscious mental processes
Sigmund Freud
- Famous for theorizing about repression, hidden desires, and dreams
Mental Processes
- Watt's experiment in 1905 demonstrated the unconscious nature of some mental processes
Limitations of Dualism
- The term used to describe the limitation imposed by Descartes' dualism on understanding unconscious mental processes
Unconscious Processes
- Supported by various psychologists, suggesting their necessity in mental activities
Unconscious Mental Processes
- The Kornhuber and Deecke experiments in 1965 showed that unconscious mental processes precede conscious actions
Socratic Ideas
- Introduced the concept that individuals may act against their own desires
Plotinian Ideas
- Hinted at the idea of unconscious mental processes through philosophical ideas
Binge Eating
- May be a form of unconscious behavior, driven by underlying emotions or desires
Alien Abduction Beliefs
- Newman and Baumeister suggest that belief in alien abduction may function as a defense mechanism, allowing people to cope with stress and negative emotions
Masochism
- Masochists may engage in bondage as a form of self-punishment or self-control, possibly stemming from unconscious desires or past experiences
Mind-Body Problem
- A central debate in psychology, philosophy, and neuroscience, sparked by Socratic and Plotinian ideas, concerning the relationship between the mind and body and the nature of consciousness.
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Test your knowledge of consciousness, sleep, and attention. This quiz covers topics such as levels of awareness, hypnosis, dreams, psychoactive drugs, and sleep disorders like insomnia and sleep apnea.
