Flashcard: Understanding Key Terms

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What does 'perception' refer to?

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The ability to see or understand something.

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Which of the following best describes 'reality'?

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What is actually happening or true.

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What is meant by 'conscious'?

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The state of being aware of and able to think about one's surroundings and experiences.

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A 'vegetative state' is characterized by:

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A complete loss of consciousness with no purposeful movement or response to stimuli.

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If a person is experiencing 'perception,' they are likely:

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Actively interpreting and experiencing sensory information from the environment.

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Define 'awareness'.

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The knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.

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What is 'consciousness'?

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The state of being awake and aware of one's surroundings.

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Explain 'sensory information'.

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Data received through the senses, such as sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell.

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What does 'unresponsive' mean in a medical context?

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Not reacting to stimuli or not showing any signs of awareness.

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Define 'hallucination'.

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A perception of something that is not present in the environment, often experienced as seeing or hearing things that are not there.