It's almost a slightly altered state of mind.

这种思维方式可以说起了一定的变化。

The psychic spies induced an altered state of consciousness by seating themselves in a soundproof room and wearing earphones playing white noise.

有特异功能的间谍自己坐在隔音房间里，戴着耳机以屏蔽令人心烦的杂音，会导致意念状态的改变。

Upon arriving, he experienced seizures, and physical examinations showed he was confused, drowsy, and occupying an altered state of consciousness.

一到医院，他就癫痫发作，体检显示他昏昏欲睡、神志不清。