Lucid Awareness
Lucid awareness refers to clear awareness of one's mental state during experiences such as dreaming.
Overview
It is most commonly discussed in lucid dreaming research. Lucid awareness can also apply to waking states of heightened clarity.
Key Insight
Lucid awareness involves knowing that one is in a particular state (e.g. dreaming).
Scientific Status
Studied in sleep research and contemplative science.
How Researchers Study It
Lucid dreaming paradigms, self-report, and neuroimaging during lucid states.
Quick Facts
- Field
- sleep research, psychology
- Related Concepts
- lucid dreaming, meta-awareness
- Typical Context
- dreaming and meditation research
Related Terms
FAQ
Is lucid awareness the same as lucid dreaming?
Lucid dreaming is one form of lucid awareness; the term can extend to waking clarity.