are sleep disorders like sleep apnea, nightmares, and REM behavior disorder. Dreams are said to take place during the REM stage of sleep and differ from normal mental activity. Often the mind solves problems through dreams.
             I consider the study of consciousness to be a very spiritual thing and this is why I chose the chapter on consciousness. To simply be aware that you are aware is an interesting fact in and of it self. We question our own consciousness and thereby question the origins of our own existence. I find this to be a highly fascinating subject, because it causes me ask so many questions. We, as human beings are aware of our own selves and that we can experience different feelings, emotions, and states of consciousness, but we no conclusive scientific data as to why we experience these different states of consciousness and this makes the study of consciousness intriguing. It also makes me wonder as to whether animals are conscious and to what degree.
             The most interesting part of the chapter to me was the part on hypnosis and meditation. I had previously been interested on
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