Chapter 4 Consciousness A state of awareness of ourselves and of the world around us Your consciousness consists of whatever you happen to be aware of at any given moment in time thoughts feelings sensations and perceptions of the outside world ID: 205902
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Consciousness
Chapter 4Slide2
Consciousness
A state of awareness of ourselves and of the world around us.
Your consciousness consists of whatever you happen to be aware of at any given moment in time-
thoughts, feelings, sensations, and perceptions of the outside world.Slide3
States of Consciousness
Levels of consciousness range from alert wakefulness to deep sleep.
At times during the day we are in a state of focused awareness in which we are alert to the task at hand.
Other times, our consciousness is wandering and daydreaming
For roughly 1/3 of the day we are sleeping, when our awareness is dimmed.Slide4
William James
Regarded as the father of American Psychology.
Interested in the nature of consciousness.
Described consciousness as a stream of thoughts that flowed continuously like a river.Slide5
5 States of Consciousness
Focused Awareness:
A state of being fully absorbed in the task at hand.
Level of Alertness/Attention:
High; fully awake and alert
Examples:
Learning a new skill, studying, watching an engrossing movieSlide6
5 States of Consciousness
Drifting Consciousness:
A
state of awareness characterized by drifting thoughts or mental imagery
Levels of Alertness/Attention:
Variable or shifting
Examples:
Daydreaming, letting thoughts wanderSlide7
5 States of Consciousness
Divided Consciousness:
Attention on two or more tasks or activities performed at the same time (multi-tasking).
Level of Alertness/Attention:
Medium; attention split between two activities
Examples:
Thinking of things while exercising or driving a car.Slide8
5 States of Consciousness
Sleeping and Dreaming
Level of Alertness/Attention:
Low
Examples:
During sleep, the person is generally unaware of external surroundings but may respond to certain stimuliSlide9
5 States of Consciousness
Waking states of altered consciousness:
Level of Alertness/Attention: Variable
Examples: Changes in consciousness associated with hypnosis, meditation, and drug
use
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