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Altered State of Consciousness

Sleep and Consciousness Phenomena

An altered state of consciousness, also called an altered state of mind, altered mental status, or mind alteration, is any condition significantly different from a normal waking state, describing an induced and almost always temporary change in a person's mental state; a synonymous phrase is altered state of awareness.

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Emotional Phenomenon 1
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1. Wikipedia: Altered state of consciousness
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An altered state of consciousness (ASC), also called an altered state of mind, altered mental status (AMS), or mind alteration, is any condition which is significantly different from a normal waking state.
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