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An altered state of consciousness (ASC) may be defined as a temporary change in the overall pattern of subjective experience, such that the individual believes that his or her mental functioning is distinctly different from certain general norms for his or her normal waking state of consciousness.
Altered States of Consciousness. Carol R. Ember. Christina Carolus. January 10, 2017. Abstract. Nearly all societies are known to engage in practices that lead to altered states of consciousness. However the methods, functions, and cultural context vary widely between societies.
- Carol R. Ember
- 2017
Aug 24, 2015 · Altered states of consciousness, sometimes called non-ordinary states, include various mental states in which the mind can be aware but is not in its usual wakeful condition, such as during...
Jan 25, 2024 · If consciousness itself was unworthy of attention, there was certainly no need to investigate altered states of consciousness. Sociologists of science must take a close look at what has caused this turn toward an acceptance of the phenomena.
An altered state of consciousness is a change in one's normal mental state as a result of trauma or accident or induced through meditation, drugs, some foods, etc. The person is not unconscious. There are also many common experiences that create altered states of consciousness (ASC), such as sleeping or daydreaming, sleep deprivation, euphoria ...
- T M Srinivasan
- 2015
Altered states of consciousness (ASC) are difficult to define and previous attempts to do so have not been widely adopted. This is a problem inherent in defining consciousness in general. Theories that link ASC to neural substrates, such as the transient hypofrontality theory, promise to alleviate this situation.
May 20, 2024 · Abstract. Altered States of Consciousness are Prevalent and Insufficiently Supported Clinically: A Population Survey. Objectives. Adoption of potentially consciousness-altering practices may be leading to a rise in emergent phenomena (EP): sudden unusual mental or somatic experiences often interpreted as spiritual, mystical, energetic, or magical in nature.
