Psychology Exam Rev. Slide

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Revision slideshow for psychology exams semester 2
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Slide 1

    Where does consciousness emerge from?
    Neuroscientists believe Interaction of individual brain events

Slide 2

    Waking consciousness...
    Our awareness of ourselves and our environments

Slide 3

    Normal Waking Consciousness...
    The state We are awake and aware of thoughts, memories, feelings and sensations.

Slide 4

    An altered state of consciousness...
    Distinctly different level of mental awareness from normal waking consciousness Major changes occur In qualities/characteristic of one's thoughts, feelings or perceptions.

Slide 5

    Depressants - alcohol
    affects motor skills, judgement and memory reduces self awareness increases aggressiveness

Slide 6

    Stimulants - Amphetamines & Cocaine
    excite neural activity speed up body functions
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