Altered states of consciousness means the state of hypnosis in which the person is not awake and not in state of consciousness. It includes hypnosis or hallucinations as in hallucinations the person is not aware of the conscious mind. Meaning of hallucinations can vary from culture to culture as in western culture hallucinations is considered as a part of psychopathology and is considered as a symptom of any psychological disorder, but in many religions hallucinations have some religious beliefs and is considered as important part of religion as they relate it to the spirituality and spirit of God.
Briefly discuss the cross-cultural routes to altered states of consciousness.
Explain the relationship between altered states of consciousness and culture. Identify sleep cycles, patterns, disorders, and deprivation. Interpret restorative and circadian rhythms theories to explain sleep. Explain dreams, meditation, and hypnosis. Describe how drugs affect the brain's neurotransmitter system.
Cross-fostering and translocation studies were combined to provide evidence for cultural transmission of traveling routes in which species? Blue-headed wrasse Chimpanzees Meerkats Three-spined sticklebacks
Discuss the methodology associated with cross-cultural psychology research.
Briefly explain two (2) important barriers to effective cross-cultural communication.
Discuss the demographics of Miami. Have students develop a list of appropriate cross-cultural considerations for the ethnic groups in the area.
Cross Cultural Management Explain “all” of the following topics: -What diversity encompasses in the United States -The historical background for the study of diversity - Key diversity terms, including types of discrimination - Minority groups and non-dominant groups - Stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination theories.
Hofstede's cultural dimensions are important to cross-cultural understanding in the training arena. Define TWO of Hofstede's cultural dimensions and discuss how they are relevant to training and development. Provide an example of a training method that would be effective for a particular culture and explain why you believe that method would be effective, based on Hofstede's dimensions.
Sleeping is an altered state of consciousness that all humans experience. In fact, humans spend almost 1/3 of their lives asleep. Knowing this, please respond in writing to the following questions: “Why do you think we need to sleep? More personally, how much sleep do you need? If you don’t get enough sleep, what are the consequences for you?” (Please don’t try to deprive yourself of sleep just to answer this question!).
Cross-cultural training for American expatriates working overseas in reference to; 1) Objectives of cross-cultural training and 2) A methodology of cross-cultural training' In-text and actual citation to be in APA format
Coakley is interested in how certain ideas come to shape our cultural and individual consciousness. Have you heard the term "ideology" before? In what context? How was it used? How does Coakley suggest we use it?