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Altered state of consciousness — An altered state of consciousness (ASC),[1] also named altered state of mind, is any condition which is significantly different from a normal waking beta wave state. The expression was used as early as 1966 by Arnold M. Ludwig[2] and brought into … Wikipedia
altered state of consciousness — any modification of the normal state of consciousness or awareness, including drowsiness or sleep and also states created by the use of alcohol, drugs, hypnosis, or techniques of meditation. [1970 75] * * * altered state of consciousness, any… … Useful english dictionary
altered state of consciousness — any modification of the normal state of consciousness or awareness, including drowsiness or sleep and also states created by the use of alcohol, drugs, hypnosis, or techniques of meditation. [1970 75] * * * … Universalium
Altered level of consciousness — This article is about the medical concept. For the philosophical concept, see Consciousness. Altered level of consciousness An intracranial hemorrhage, one cause of altered level of consciousness ICD 10 R … Wikipedia
Altered States of Consciousness — (ASC) Shamans are sometimes distinguished from other religious or cultural leaders by their ability to deliberately enter distinctive states of consciousness. While these states are sometimes labeled “trance” (dissociation from “ordinary… … Historical dictionary of shamanism
Altered State — may refer to: * Altered state of consciousness * Altered State (band) ** Altered State (album) * Altered States , a novel by Paddy Chayefsky * Altered States , a 1980 film based on the Paddy Chayefsky novel * Altered State , the eleventh movement … Wikipedia
Shamanic State of Consciousness — Michael Harner’s preferred term for the altered state of consciousness induced by shamans, to distinguish shamanic activity (control over the experience, journeying to nonordinary reality, engaging with animal helpers) from other altered… … Historical dictionary of shamanism
Consciousness-based healthcare — (CBH), an emerging field of complementary and alternative medicine, is the application of consciousness based interventions to achieve tangible, beneficial outcomes across a wide range of health concerns including physical and emotional issues.… … Wikipedia
State of Mind — is a term meaning mood or outlook (see mental state). It can also mean:Music albums*State of Mind (Commissioned album) *State of Mind (Elegy album) *State of Mind (Front Line Assembly album) *State of Mind (Holly Valance album) *State of Mind… … Wikipedia
consciousness — noun 1 being able to see/hear/feel things ADJECTIVE ▪ full ▪ higher ▪ to aspire to a higher consciousness ▪ cosmic, divine ▪ … Collocations dictionary
