The roots of varied states of consciousness - sleep, hypnosis, and the
effects of drug use - have long been debated among theorists in
psychology. Some argue that these varied states have cognitive or
psychodynamic roots. Others argue the roots of these states lie in the
biological mechanisms of the brain and nervous system. Discuss these
alternate points of view regarding the causes/purposes of each of the
following varied states of consciousness:
Sleep and dreams
Hypnosis
The effects of psychoactive drugs
B.Discuss how the experimental process has been and/or is being used to
explore the causes of any two of the above phenomena.
