Altered States - Crash Course Psychology

The video explores hypnosis, its history, and misconceptions, highlighting its role as an altered state of consciousness. It discusses the theories of social influence and dissociation in hypnosis, and its clinical applications. The video also covers psychoactive drugs, their effects on the brain, and the concept of addiction. It concludes with an examination of hallucinations, both drug-induced and non-drug-induced, emphasizing the complexity of human consciousness.

Discuss the concept of neuroadaptation in relation to drug use.

What role does expectation play in the effects of psychoactive substances?

What are hallucinogens and how do they alter perception?

How can non-drug-induced hallucinations occur, according to the text?