Meditation and Relaxation: Altering Brain Waves and Stress Responses

Altered States, Hypnosis, and Psychoactive Drugs

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Describe mindfulness and meditation techniques and explain their physiological effects on brain wave activity, autonomic arousal, and emotional regulation.

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Altered States, Hypnosis, and Psychoactive Drugs

9th Grade · Social Studies · US-FL-SS

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Evaluate the biological and psychological effects of meditation, hypnosis, and psychoactive substances on neurotransmission, behavior, and states of awareness.

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SS.912.P.5.12Florida Social Studies Standards · 5th Grade

Describe meditation and relaxation and their effects.