Dear TIPSTERS,
Riki wrote:
I think that the stages of sleep are differing states of consciousness, but
what about the following, which came up in class today? I think some of them
clearly are, some are controversial and some may not be, but I would like the
input of those who are more knowledgeable about this:
alpha (awake, relaxed)
when taking Benadryl or some other drugs with side effects of drowsiness and a
change in alertness and
reaction time
daydreaming
hypnosis
meditation
jet lag
persistent vegetative state
coma
traumatic brain injury
Also, do all of these produce changes in consciousness? narcotics,
barbiturates, depressants, stimulants?
COMMENT:
Before answering, one mujst state one's criteria for an altered state. Charles
Tart argued that the major criterion was the perception of a subjective change
and he elaborated on this point in his book "States of Consciousness". Some
have also argued that there must be some significant change in behaviour, so
that the package together becomes altered subjective experience and altered
behaviour.
It has also been argued bu Robert Ornstein that the terms should be baseline
states and alternate states rather than normal states and altered states.
So, with this framework in place, let's see what people think!
Sincerely,
Stuart
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Department of Psychology, Fax: (819)822-9660
Bishop's University,
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