Characteristics of an altered state of consciousness include:
a) true attachment of new meaning to experiences
b) perceptual distortions and hallucinations
c) sudden and unexpected displays of emotional extremes
d) all of the above

D

Explanation: The correct answer is letter D, all of the above.

A person who suffers from an altered state of conciousness, is probably going to experience hallucinations or perceptual distortions that also will cause him to change the meaning of new experiences. Depending on how the state of conciousness is altered (higher state of lower state), the person will experience different extremes of emotions, if its a lower state it will probably feel more depressed, whereas in higher states it will probably feel more maniac or exalted.

new communications technology has affected the way social movements are organized because nowadays, social movements rely on social networks and the media to get different people with a similar way of thinking in contact, and thus, get them to mobilize for a greater cause.

individuals only participate in collective action when they feel identified with it. is in this aspect that social media becomes relevant, because it guarantees communication among all individuals and organizes the social actions that are going to be carried out, i.e., the social movements.

in addition, being covered by the media is important to validate the message and make it relevant in the social agenda, as well as to reach more people who can share interests, appealing to public sympathy for their cause.

in conclusion, it is by social networks and social media that social movement is given birth; by connecting different individuals with similar ideas and organizing them to mobilize for a greater cause.

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