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What is the point?
The exploration of consciousness in psychology unveils the mysteries of awareness, perception, and subjective experience. Students delving into this topic will investigate the nature of consciousness, addressing questions about how our minds process information, form perceptions, and generate self-awareness. The lessons touch upon altered states of consciousness, including sleep, dreams, and various forms of meditation, offering insights into the dynamic and ever-changing nature of our cognitive experiences. Discussions may also cover the role of consciousness in decision-making, problem-solving, and the construction of personal identity. By examining theories and empirical studies, students gain a nuanced understanding of the complexities of consciousness and its implications for the study of the human mind. Overall, the exploration of consciousness in psychology deepens students' appreciation for the intricacies of their own mental processes and contributes to a broader understanding of the mind-body relationship.
Consciousness
Essential Lessons
Essential Lessons are content lessons that are required by all students to complete.
Mr. Wince will ask to see your notes throughout the quarter and give feedback and engage in conversations about the content.
Checklist (5 Lessons)
Growing Our Vocabulary
States of Consciousness
Why Do We Dream?
Prioritizing Indigenous Knowledge
Choice!
Mr. Wince will ask to see your notes throughout the quarter and give feedback and engage in conversations about the content.
Checklist (5 Lessons)
Growing Our Vocabulary
States of Consciousness
Why Do We Dream?
Prioritizing Indigenous Knowledge
Choice!
Growing Our Vocabulary
Directions: These words need to be in your notes*
These words will be incorporated into your lessons so that you have the context around how these words and concepts are used!
*CREATE VOCABULARY CARDS with the notecards in your table boxes for each term
These words will be incorporated into your lessons so that you have the context around how these words and concepts are used!
*CREATE VOCABULARY CARDS with the notecards in your table boxes for each term
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Consciousness
Dual Processing Selective Attention |
Selective Inattention
Renaissance |
Dreams
Psychoactive Indigenous Knowledge |
States of Consciousness:
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Why Do We Dream?:
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Prioritizing Indigenous Knowledge:
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Mr. Wince IS NOT AND WILL NOT encourage the use of potentially harmful substances - learning about these topics is to help us understand the field of Psychology and how we have continued to learn about the brain, our behaviors and how culture impacts our understanding of it all.
Choice!
Choose ONE of the topics below
These Lessons can help you better understand different aspects of the concept we are studying.
Select one that will add to your learning about this topic.
These may be articles/videos/podcasts about our topics and there may or may not be specific instructions to do something with them other than read/watch/listen and see how it can add meaning to your understanding.
If the link is directly to a video, article, ect. WITHOUT specific instructions write down 3-5 things you learned about the topic in your Notes.
Select one that will add to your learning about this topic.
These may be articles/videos/podcasts about our topics and there may or may not be specific instructions to do something with them other than read/watch/listen and see how it can add meaning to your understanding.
If the link is directly to a video, article, ect. WITHOUT specific instructions write down 3-5 things you learned about the topic in your Notes.
Consciousness in Other Animals |
Intentional Changes by Psychoactive Plants |
Artificiality and Familiarity in Consciousness |
Mind menders: how psychedelic drugs rebuild broken brains
Tripping for the Planet:
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Psilocybin Treatment for Major Depression
'The eyes, the ears of all things': The spiritual power of peyote |
The Science of the Psychedelic Renaissance
Psychedelics: Chemicals, Consciousness, and Creativity |
Mr. Wince IS NOT AND WILL NOT encourage the use of potentially harmful substances - learning about these topics is to help us understand the field of Psychology and how we have continued to learn about the brain, our behaviors and how culture impacts our understanding of it all.
Magic!
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Stolen Attention:
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Mental Health and Psychedelics |
Improving Your Attention |
The Benefits of a Short Attention Span |
Sleepless Night Leaves Some Brain Cells As Sluggish As You Feel |
US Forest Service:
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What’s the Link Between Caffeine and Depression? |
Negative Effects of Sugar on the Brain |
Mr. Wince IS NOT AND WILL NOT encourage the use of potentially harmful substances - learning about these topics is to help us understand the field of Psychology and how we have continued to learn about the brain, our behaviors and how culture impacts our understanding of it all.
Sleep:
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CIA: Appalling Government Mind Control Experiments |
Psychedelic Research Reborn: Opening the Doors of Creativity and Social Connection |