Abstract
By the end of this chapter you will be able to:
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discuss different approaches to the concept of consciousness;
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describe altered states of consciousness and their implications;
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understand the relationship of biorhythms to pyschological states;
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describe the physiological processes involved in sleep; and
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outline theories which attempt to explain why humans sleep.
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© 1997 Sheila Hayward
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Hayward, S. (1997). Altered States of Consciousness. In: Biopsychology. Introductory Psychology. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-13885-2_7
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