Nature of Consciousness

Nature of Consciousness terms. Match the terms with their definitions measures eye movements electro-oculargraph brain waves associated with deep sleep or unconsiousness delta waves most dominant brain waves when awake beta waves Task completion with little conscious, alert awareness automatic processing a type of attention focussed on one thing selective An objective report of a consciousness assessment results of a computer-delivered speed and accuracy test. A subjective report of a consciousness assessment sleep diary Awareness of external and internal stimuli consciousness Brain waves associated with awake but relaxed and internally focussed state. alpha waves Task completion with considerable conscious effort and attention controlled processing Sort each of the following into the correct category of an altered state of consiousness Content Limitations tend to have less control over information that enters or is maintained in consciousness less able to filter incoming information perceptual cognitive distortions errors in processing of sensory information mental abilities such as memory and thinking may be impaired. emotional awareness heightened or reduced awareness and experience of own feelings can be common. may have amplified or diminished expression. Self control normal inhibitions may be weakened loss of ability to regulate thoughts, feelings and behaviour Time orientation estimated passage of time may be distorted loss of awareness of past, present and future.