LSPSY 355 - Dreams/Altered States

Institution:

Neumann University

Subject:

PSYCHOLOGY

Description:

This introduction to the study of altered states examines such areas as definitions, varieties, histories of study, methods of study, physiological and psychological models, issues of personal growth, and public policy. Other topics include dreams and other sleep-related states, such as reverie, fantasy, and creative inspiration; rite and symbol in altered states; meditation and mystical experience; hypnosis, biofeedback, and autogenic training; states chemically induced and facilitated; paranormal perception and action; play, sex, and dying as altered states; and ethical and professional issues in the use of altered states. Prerequisite: LSPSY 200. Open to Liberal Studies Degree students only.

Credits:

6.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

LSPSY-355

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.neumann.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 459-0905

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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