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It doesn't, neither does the the framework in which it consists: Behaviourism. Chomsky didn't consider Behaviourism the correct paradigm in which to evaluate language processing (such reflections brought about cognitive psychology), so I doubt he would consider it fit for an explanation of consciousness. Behaviourism either denies mental states (philosophy) or argues that they are not given to empirical measurement (psychology), rendering them irrelevant in psychological theory. As far as I know, there are no mainstream psychological explanations for consciousness, which isn't surprising. A quick wikipedia search on philosophy of mind will tell of the difficulties in even framing questions that could be used to this end.

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What are Freuds three levels of consciousness?

Actually speaking there are seven states of consciousness. They are Waking Dreaming Sleeping Transcendental Cosmic God Unity Usually all of us definitely are enjoying three states of consciousness. These are waking, dreaming and sleeping. But there comes a fourth state of consciousness named as transcendental consciousness. This establishes that we are beyond thinking yet we are alert. Hence the mind is in a state of restful alert. This state is rarely attained by all of us only at random. But to sustain this we have to practice a technique of performing meditation. If this state is sustained to such an extent that it exists through out 24 hours then this will be termed as another state of consciousness. This is named as Cosmic consciousness. With this cosmic state we come to know that there is some driving force apart from us. This is named as God consciousness and then it is so immediate to reach the last ie seventh state of consciousness called unity consciousness. Here 'I' am the only one present for ever and every where, ie beyond time and beyond space. Hence the statement. Aham Brahmasmim.


Psychologists refer to the state of awareness of ourselves and the world around us as?

Psychologists refer to the state of awareness of ourselves and the world around us as consciousness. This includes our thoughts, feelings, sensations, and perceptions of the external environment.


Do you lose consciousness when you sleep"?

Yes, when you sleep, you enter a state of unconsciousness where you are not aware of your surroundings or able to respond to stimuli.


What is level of consciousness?

a person's level of consciousness is the level of awareness they presently exhibit. For example, under certain types of anesthesia, people can seemingly be alert and answer questions, but not feel the searing pain of the knife rip open their flesh as the doctor operates. In this type of consciousness, the patient is under a drug's affect that alters their level of consciousness.Another level of consciousness is sleep. That one is obvious.Another is after a hit to the head a person may be responsive, but doesn't make any sense and is barely "awake."


What psychological state believed consciousness developed pin human because it serves a useful purpose?

The psychological state believed to have led to the development of consciousness in humans is that of self-awareness. This self-awareness allows humans to recognize themselves as individuals, understand their own thoughts and emotions, and engage in complex social interactions. By being conscious of themselves and their surroundings, humans are able to adapt, learn, and make decisions that improve their chances of survival.

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Does classical and instrumental conditioning affect attitude?

it is learning to state the right view of life.


Is there a way to widen your state of consciousness?

To widen our state of consciousness, we must first understand the meaning of consciousness. We must experience moments of it, of mindfulness or mindlessness. When we stop the mind from its rattling, from its constant thinking, and experience being the witness, being the observer, this is consciousness. First consciousness may appear for a moment, or a few moments, then you can widen your consciousness by spending more and more time being conscious, observing the mind, controlling the mind from wandering from thought to thought. Therefore while the term widen your state of consciousness may be misleading, one can increase their level of consciousness slowly and steadily by the realization of the Truth. By yearning for liberation and unification, one can be a yogi who lives in union with the Divine, in a state of consciousness of the truth which is full of bliss and peace.


What state is most intelligent?

The state of consciousness.


Is hypnosis a state of consciousness?

Hypnosis is considered an altered state of consciousness where a person is in a highly focused and relaxed state. It involves heightened suggestibility and focused attention on specific thoughts or tasks directed by a hypnotist.


Can one figure out the starting point of dream?

Yes possible! In reality we all of us enjoy three states of consciousness. They are: Waking, dreaming and sleeping. But there is fourth major state of consciousness named transcendental state in which mind is fully alert. In such a state we can feel the entry into the sleeping state and the starting point of dreaming too. If such alertness is for 24 hours ie day and night, that new state is named as cosmic consciousness. Whole cosmos could be easily understood being in that state of consciousness. After cosmic consciousness state there are two more states. Hence totally Seven States of Consciousness.


What is consciousness and explain the neural basis of consciousness?

Consciousness to the neural world is quite different from the real consciousness of spirituality. Consciousness of spirituality is an awareness. Today you are awake, you are reading, you are listening, you are seeing. When you are not conscious, when you are unconscious, then you can't do this. You may be subconscious which means that your body may be in a state of unconsciousness, but your mind is still conscious. You are alive, you are breathing, you are dreaming, you are sleeping, but the neural world has no real explanation of consciousness. What happens at death when the consciousness departs? Where does the consciousness go? Where does consciousness come from? Therefore we must try to understand consciousness from a spiritual point of view, that way we will understand the meaning.


How do drug affect consciousness?

Drugs can affect anyone in any state of mind, while consciousness or not.


What is the meaning of the consciousness state?

A consciousness state is a state different from the state one is in when one is fully awake. In this state one feels different than the regular state.


Why do people get high?

altered state of consciousness.


Is daydreaming an altered state of consciousness?

yes


Is intoxication an altered state of consciousness?

yes


Mental Processes:?

State of consciousness or awareness.