Learning is a relatively permanent change in behavior resulting from experience. One major form of learning is classical conditioning, which occurs when a neutral stimulus–one that normally brings about no relevant response–is repeatedly paired with a stimulus (called an unconditioned stimulus) that brings about a natural, untrained response. Conditioning occurs when the neutral stimulus is repeatedly ...
Drugs can produce an altered state of consciousness. However, they vary in how dangerous they are and in whether they are addictive. Stimulants cause arousal in the central nervous system. Two common stimulants are caffeine and nicotine. More dangerous are cocaine and amphetamines, which in large quantities can lead to convulsions and death. Depressants decrease arousal ...
Hypnosis produces a state of heightened susceptibility to the suggestions of the hypnotist. Under hypnosis, significant behavioral changes occur, including increased concentration and suggestibility, heightened ability to recall and construct images, lack of initiative, and acceptance of suggestions that clearly contradict reality. Meditation is a learned technique for refocusing attention that brings about an altered ...
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