Allows for Controlled Processes = High levels of concentration ; when a situation/is difficult or unfamiliar that are normally Automatic Processes = Low levels of mental effort, easy & familiar

Selective Attention; Attending to some stimuli while ignoring others

Divided Attention; Distribute
Attention between two or more activities Attention; The concentration of mental activity

Cognition; Thoughts clear and meaningful.
Thinking is structured focused and flowing.
Capable of analytical thinking

Consciousness:The awareness of

Emotional Awareness; Show a normal range of appropriate emotions, aware of ones emotions

objects and events occurring in the external world, and of our own existence and mental processes at any given moment.

Content Limitations; organised and logical, limitations and restrictions over content that makes us sad, embarrassed, etc.
Time Orientation; At a normal rate, the 3 different tenses are able to be focused on.

Perception perception is clear, able to process sensory input from internal and external stimuli

Self control; Moderate level (normal)

Emotional Awareness; Inappropriate emotional reactions , exaggerated emotions, over/under whelmed. Normal Waking Consciousness; Is to be aware of internal thoughts & feelings and external stimuli through senses.

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Levels Of Awareness, on a continuum of high to low

Content Limitations; disorganised and illogical, loss of level of control over content that makes us sad, embarrassed, ect.
Time Orientation; At an abnormal rate, maybe perceived as going at a slower, faster rate or no sense of time

Perceptual Distortions; Senses feelings thoughts and emotions may be experienced more strongly and vivid , or suppressed and blurred. Loss of sense of self may occur.

Altered States of Consciousness

Self control; Higher (difficulty coordinating movements →loss of inhibitions → more open to suggestion) or lower than NWC (Meditation)
Cognitive Distortions; Thoughts may be disorganised. Thinking maybe illogical, problem solving maybe impaired, Memory of events maybe inaccurate or