Conciousness & Awareness
What is consciousness?
Awareness of your thoughts, feelings, and surroundings.
What is a circadian rhythm?
The body's internal clock that follows an approximately 24-hour cycle.
What are altered states of consciousness?
States of awareness that differ from normal waking consciousness, such as dreaming or sleeping.
What is the repair/restoration theory of sleep?
The theory that sleep allows the body and brain to recover and repair themselves
What are controlled processes?
Mental activities that require conscious attention and effort.
What are automatic processes?
Mental activities that happen quickly with little conscious effort.
What is one example of a controlled process and an automatic process?
Solving a difficult math problem is controlled; reading familiar words is often automatic.