[Altered states of consciousness]

Full Abstract

The review of modern ideas concerning the altered states of consciousness is presented in this article. Various methods of entry into the altered states of consciousness are looked over. It is shown that the altered states of consciousness are insufficiently known, but important aspects of human being existence. The role of investigation of the altered states of consciousness for the creation of integrative scientific conception base is discussed.

Author information

Author/s: Gora, E P (EP);

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: English Abstract; Journal Article; Review

Journal: Uspekhi fiziologicheskikh nauk (Usp Fiziol Nauk), published in Russia. (Language: rus)

Reference: -2005 Jan-Mar; vol 36 (issue 1) : pp 97-109

Dates: Created 2005/04/06; Completed 2005/10/04; Revised 2006/11/15;

PMID: 15810684, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00)

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