---
title: "SSPBF2: States of Consciousness (Georgia Social Studies standard)"
code: SSPBF2
cite_as: Georgia Standards of Excellence, Social Studies, SSPBF2
subject: social_studies
grades:
  - high-school
language: en
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# SSPBF2: States of Consciousness

Compare different states of consciousness.

- Subject: Social Studies
- Appears in: High School, https://georgiahomeroom.org/standards/social_studies/high-school.md

## Expectations

- **SSPBF2.a**: Identify altered states of consciousness, include: sleeping, dreaming, hypnosis, meditation, biofeedback, and mind-altering substances.
- **SSPBF2.b**: Describe the sleep cycle and circadian rhythm.
- **SSPBF2.c**: Explain theories of sleeping and dreaming.
- **SSPBF2.d**: Investigate the validity of hypnosis.
- **SSPBF2.e**: Analyze the physical and psychological issues associated with addiction.
- **SSPBF2.f**: Explain how the major drug classes (stimulants, depressants, and hallucinogens) affect neurotransmission and behaviors.

## Georgia Milestones coverage

No Georgia Milestones blueprint cites this standard.

Source: Georgia Standards of Excellence, published by the Georgia Department of Education at case.georgiastandards.org.