Astate of consciousness in which there is a change in a person’s awareness level or thought process is generally called a(n)
a.
pathological state
b.
meditative trance
c.
peak experience
d.
altered state

the answer is d for psychology

Altered State

Also referred to as altered mental status

A state of consciousness in which there is a change in a person’s awareness level or thought process is generally called an Altered state

Explanation:

The unconscious state of a mind when changes the awareness process of that person, then  it is the altered state of consciousness. It is different from the waking state of a person. It may be considered as a change in the whole pattern of the experience of the subject.  

It was used by the humans of ancient age as the rites of Eleusinian mysteries and Diyonisos along with meditation. There are five types of this state, they are- psychological, physical, spontaneous etc.

b is the correct answer