Unit 6.2 Vocab

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Cocktail Party Effect

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The ability to focus one's auditory attention on a particular stimulus while filtering out a range of other stimuli, much like a partygoer can focus on a single conversation in a noisy room.

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Comatose State

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A state of deep unconsciousness for a prolonged or indefinite period, especially as a result of severe injury or illness.

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Consciousness

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

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Hypnosis

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A trance-like state of focused attention and heightened suggestibility, often used therapeutically to recover memories or alter behaviors.

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Phantom Limb Pain

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The sensation of pain or discomfort in a limb that has been amputated, often described as burning, tingling, or itching.

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Vegetative State

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A condition in which a person is awake but is not aware of themselves or their environment, often following severe brain injury.