Altered state of consciousness

Lysergic acid diethylamide, or better known as LSD was invented by Albert Hoffman in 1938 in an attempt to find a blood stimulant. After accidentally absorbing a small amount of the drug through his fingertips, Hoffman realized the powerful and pleasant psychedelic effects the drug had and researched the psychological effects of the drug years after. This quote is from Hoffman's journal and is his description of his first LSD trip “I suddenly became strangely inebriated. The external world…

Sumerians. They used opium s, cannabis, coca leaves, alcohol, peyote, and psychedelic mushrooms. The middle-ages is when we mainly used these drugs for healing. Many where plants such as belladonna and mushrooms. Other things we used to change or mental state or to give a person a boost is coffee and distilled alcohol. Then we have early industrial revolution during this era society refined the drugs and made morphine from opiates, and came up with hypodermis needles and rolling machines for…

the atmosphere to the bronchial tree; therefore any obstruction is an immediate threat to life. Assess all acutely unwell patient using the Look, Listen, and Feel Approach Look: Most common cause of the upper airway obstruction is an altered level of consciousness and pharyngeal obstruction by the tongue. Left unmanaged airway obstruction may lead to hypoxia and ultimately death. Inspect the mouth for any foreign bodies and remove anything obvious. DO NOT PERFORM BLIND FINGER SWEEPS. Well…

According to D.T. Max sleep is defined as a dynamic state characterized by shifting levels of electrical activity and the flow of chemicals into various regions of the brain. A pinhead size cluster of cells called the ventrolateral preoptics nucleus (VLPO) send signals to arousal centres to stop producing histamine and other chemicals that keep us awake. Another cell cluster called the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) generates the “wake-up” cue that signals the VLPO to stop activating the arousal…

down, the group of boys must survive on an island that is as gorgeous as it is dangerous. Plagued by fear, the entire group begins to lose their civility. A theme that is showcased in this story by the author is that when people experience fear their state of mind will determine the rationality and morals of their fear driven actions. This theme is showcased through the characterization of the boys and symbolism on the island. As an illustration of this theme the author uses characterization of…

conscious and uses censorship to cause the formation of dreams. This theory became known as Freud’s Disguise-Censorship Theory. According to this theory, during the conscious state the superego allows only pleasant feelings to pass through and represses all that are harmful to the psyche. It is not until the unconscious state that dreams are then controlled by a battle between the Id and the Ego. The Id is fighting for what the person desires regardless of the consequences or feelings of others.…

enuresis, obesity, gastrointestinal disorders, smoking cessation, labor and childbirth, minor surgical procedures, and pain control, treatment is also proven effective. When one undergoes a hypnosis treatment, the individual experiences a temporary state of altered…

Kolcaba (2010) states, the meeting of one's holistic…

are many areas in cognitive psychology that are not fully understood. Therefore, there are many areas within cognitive psychology that can be explored. Which makes experimenting in this area exciting. Learning about the different theories has altered how I think about events in everyday life. For instance, how emotions are created is something I have questioned. Learning the theories of emotion has given me a better understanding on what are the potential causes. This can help me in…

This theory states that dreams allow critical information that is necessary for our survival to be reprocessed and reconsidered during sleep. According to the theory, dreams represent our concerns, uncertainties, and indecisions in our life. In Arlene’s case, she is…