PSY 1012 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Slow-Wave Sleep, Stroop Effect, Delta Wave
10 Oct 2018
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Consciousness refers to our awareness of external stimuli and our own mental and other internal processes. Can do many unconscious (as long as they don"t interfere) *activation of the names of words happens unconsciously and automatically (without intent) *conflict between two different things which are activated. Thus, there are things going on in our heads that we don"t know are there. Certain brain structures are necessary, but not sufficient, for consciousness reticular formation; a diffuse network of nerve pathways in the brainstem connecting the spinal cord, cerebrum, and cerebellum, and mediating the overall level of consciousness. Thalamus either of two masses of gray matter lying between the cerebral hemispheres on either side of the third ventricle, relaying sensory information and acting as a center for pain perception. ~conscious: (what you"re thinking) in the spotlight of awareness. ~preconscious: (what you could be thinking) can be easily brought into awareness. Subliminal priming activating thoughts or feelings without conscious awareness.
