PSYA01H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Sleepwalking, Insomnia, Non-Rapid Eye Movement Sleep
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Meditation is any procedure that involves a shift in consciousness to a state in which an individual is highly focused, aware, and in control of mental processes. brain death, a condition in which the brain, specifically including the brain stem, no longer functions coma is a state marked by a complete loss of consciousness. persistent vegetative state, a state of minimal to no consciousness in which the patient"s eyes may be open, and the individual will develop sleep wake cycles without clear signs of consciousness. minimally conscious state (mcs), a disordered state of consciousness marked by the ability to show some behaviours that suggest at least partial consciousness, even if on an inconsistent basis. tolerance, when repeated use of a drug results in a need for a higher dose to get the intended effect. physical dependence, the need to take a drug to ward off unpleasant physical withdrawal symptoms. psychoactive drugs, substances that affect thinking, behaviour, perception, and emotion.
