MUSI20150 Lecture 6: Lecture 6
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Music and altered states of consciousness: altered states of consciousness. Conscious us a process, not a thing the totality of impression, thoughts and feelings which make up a person"s conscious being . High amplitude theta alternating with alpha bands: buddhist monks practising compassion meditation frequent and sustained bursts of gamma waves, music therapy and mindfulness. Awareness that arises through paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgementally to the unfolding of the experience moment by moment. Improved cognitive processes: relapse prevention in depression, calms down fight/flight response, reactivates central pre-frontal cortex, slower aging in the brain. Greater activity in left pre-frontal cortex more likely to experience positive emotions. Greater activity in right pre-frontal cortex more likely to experience negative emotions. Research as orygen with young women who were self-harming: prevent burn out and promote positive attitudes towards patients in primary care physicians.
