Chapter 7: States of Consciousness
What is Consciousness?
Consciousness and Information Processing
Daydreams and Fantasies
Fantasy-prone personality:
Why Might Daydreaming Be Helpful and Adaptive for Humans?
Biological Rhythms
Biological Rhythms:
Circadian Rhythm:
Is P.M.S. A Myth?!?
Premenstrual Syndrome:
Sleep
NREM-1:
NREM-2: Sleep Spindles
NREM-3: Transition Stage/Delta Waves
Night Terrors:
R.E.M. Sleep (Paradoxical Sleep)
So Why Do We Sleep?
Sleep Function Theories:
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Sleep Disorders
Insomnia:
Narcolepsy:
Sleep Apnea:
Tips for Sleeping
Dreams
What’s the Meaning of Dreams? Depends Who You Ask!
Sigmund FreudManifest Content:
Latent Content:
Various Theories on why we dream
1. Freud Theory- Dreams tells us about repressed desires and wants2. Information Processing-
3. Physiological function to dreaming4. Activation-Synthesis Theory5. Dreams help with Cognitive Development6. There is a biological need for dreaming- REM ReboundLucid Dreams:
What do we dream about?
Hypnosis
What is Hypnosis?Can anyone Experience Hypnosis?
Can Hypnosis Enhance Recall of Forgotten Events?
Can hypnosis force people to act against their will?
Can Hypnosis Alleviate Pain?
Is Hypnosis an Altered State of Consciousness?
1. Social Impact-
.2. Hypnosis as an Altered State of Consciousness
Hilgard Experiment and the Hidden ObserverHypnosis Concepts: Can Hypnosis Have an Effect After The Session?
Posthypnotic AmnesiaPosthypnotic Suggestion-
Drugs
Psychoactive Drug:
Three Basic Categories:
1. Depressants:
2. Stimulants:
3. Hallucinogens:
Why Do Drugs Mess People Up?
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Drugs and Social Expectations
Depressants
Basic Info on Depressants1. Alcohol:
2. Barbiturates :
3. Opiates:
Stimulants
Basic Info on Stimulants1. Caffeine:
2. Nicotine:
3. Amphetamines (speed):
4. Cocaine:
5. MDMA ( Ecstasy):
Hallucinogens
Basic Info on Hallucinogens
1. LSD:
2. Marijuana:
General Concepts and Drugs
Physical vs. Psychological Dependence
Tolerance:
Withdrawal:
Influences on Drug Use
Perception of RiskBiological Influence and twin studiesPeer InfluenceFamily strength and religion-