States of consciousness

what is consciousness

Consciousness is the state of being aware of and able to think about one's own existence. (i’m thinking about it right now)

what does being spontaneously conscious mean

Being spontaneously conscious refers to the natural occurrence of awareness without intentional focus or effort. Like Daydreaming, drowsiness, dreaming

what is physiologically being conscious mean

Physiologically being conscious means being aware and responsive to external stimuli, involving active brain function and sensory perception. like hallucinations, eating food, oxygen, hypnosis, meditation.

preconscious

info you arent currently thinking about but can be easily remembered (ex: remembering what you ate for breakfast) I can remember it if I try

subconscious

mentally inaccessible thoughts and memories that influence behavior and emotions without conscious awareness. (ex: getting scared when you see a bee) it influences me without me realizing

unconscious

a state of mind where thoughts, feelings, and memories are not accessible to conscious awareness. it is outside of my awareness

non conscious

automatic processes that happen without you thinking about it (ex:breathing blinking) my brain/body automatically does it

what is the biological clock

a clock that shows our different cycles

annual cycle

long term cycles (hibernation)

28 day cycle

(monthly) related to the menstrual cycle in humans.

24 hour cycle

circadian rhythm

90 minute cycle

a cycle of sleep stages, including REM and non-REM sleep, typically occurring during a full night's rest.

seasonal affective disorder

cyclic depression related to seasonal changes in light exposure, often alleviated by light therapy.

circadian rhythm

occurs on the 24 hour cycle and involves jet lag and melatonin increase

sleep

natural, reversible loss of consciousness 90 min cycles (4 stages)

REM stage

dream stage

Alpha waves

Brainwave patterns associated with relaxed, calm, and meditative states, typically occurring when a person is awake but relaxed.

Beta waves

wide awake brain waves associated with alertness and concentration.

NREM1

theta waves, lasts 5 mins and marks the transition to sleep. (might feel floating sensation)

NREM2

deeply relaxed, lasts 20 mins, sleep spindles, clearly asleep, lasts 50% of the night

NREM 3

deepest sleep stage, slow wave sleep, emission of delta waves

REM

recurring sleep stage during which vivid, dreams commonly occur and the brain is highly active; it is characterized by rapid eye movements. discovered by Eugene

what is the order of the sleep stages

Awake - REM- NREM1 - NREM2 - NREM3

why do we sleep

sleep protects, recuperates, helps memories and creative thinking and supports growth

sleep deprivation

emotionally irritability, fatigue, impaired concentration, and depressed immune system