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what is the phrase developmentalists commonly use to refer to individuals' understanding that they & other think, feel, perceive, & have private experiences?

theory of mind

T or F: your global brain workspace involves using the same part of your brain to process diff. levels of consciousness

False

which of the following provides the best example of metacognition?

your best friend has not called you for days, & you try to figure out why. then, you think that the way you are thinking is counterproductive.

____ are states of consciousness that require little attention & do not interfere w/ other ongoing activities

automatic processes

Steam of consciousness is a __ of changing sensation, images, thoughts, and feelings.

continuous flow

the most alert states of consciousness, in which individuals actively focus their effort towards a goal, are known as

controlled processes

___ refers to processes, such as thinking , planning, & problem-solving, which are linked to the functioning of the brain's prefrontal cortex.

executive function

___ is the general term for awareness of sensation, thoughts, and feeling being experienced.

Consciousness

LSD is classified as a

Hallucinogen

_____ are psychoactive drugs that modify a person's perceptual experiences & produce visual images that are not real

Hallucinogens

____, also called narcotics, depress activity in the central nervous system.

Opiates

tranquilizers, such as Valium & Xanax, are classified as __ drug that reduce anxiety & induce relaxation

depressant

opiates are classified as

depressants

the processing of awareness & arousal throughout various parts of the brain is identified as

global brain workspace

to which drug classification does marijuana belong?

hallucinogen

stimulants are psychoactive drugs that

increase the central nervous system's activity

through the process of ____, you come to realize the solution to a problem you have been trying to solve all day. by simply taking a mental break & coming back to the problem, you now have a workable solution

incubation

which is not an example of altered state of consciousness

metacognition

what is incubation?

refers to the process of solving a problem after taking a break from conscious thought about that problem

caffeine is a ___ & a natural component of the plants that are sources of coffee, tea, & cola drinks

stimulant

MDMA is a illegal synthetic drug w/ both ___ & ____ properties

stimulant & hallucinogenic


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