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Gujarat Board · Class 11 · Psychology
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What is consciousness? Provide a comprehensive definition.
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Consciousness is the awareness of an individual's own sensations, perceptions, thoughts, and feelings. It is also defined as the awareness of outer stimuli and internal processes. Consciousness acts a…
Why did consciousness re-enter psychology in the second half of the 20th century?
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Consciousness re-entered psychology because people turned to religion, meditation, yoga, and drugs to reduce frustrations and meaninglessness in the 'Age of Anxiety'. As more people used meditation, h…
List and briefly describe the five states of consciousness.
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1. Conscious state - wakeful, voluntary behaviour with attention 2. Non-conscious state - continuous body processes we're unaware of 3. Preconscious state - information that can be recalled with effor…
What is an Altered State of Consciousness (ASC)? Who coined this term?
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An altered state of consciousness is a state noticeably different from the general state of wakefulness and is a temporary state of consciousness. It was first used by Arnold Ludwig in 1966 and made f…
Describe the four stages of sleep and their characteristics.
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1. Conscious State: Relaxed with eyes closed, Alpha waves (8-13 per second) 2. N1 (First Deep Sleep): Theta waves (4-8 per second), reduced movement 3. N2 (Second Deep Sleep): Spindle waves (13-16 per…
What are Alpha, Beta, Theta, and Delta waves? When do they occur?
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Alpha waves (8-13/sec): Relaxed state, meditation, before/after sleep Beta waves: Active conscious state, daily routine work Theta waves (4-8/sec): First stage of deep sleep (N1) Delta waves: Deepest …
What is REM sleep and why is it called 'paradoxical sleep'?
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REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep is the fourth stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements and dream experiences. It's called 'paradoxical sleep' because although brain activity is high (similar…
Answer five fundamental questions about dreams based on research.
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1. Does everyone dream? Yes, but not everyone recalls dreams 2. How long do dreams last? Same as REM period duration 3. Are environmental stimuli included? Yes, external stimuli can be incorporated 4.
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