CH. 7: ALTERED STATES of CONSCIOUSNESS
TARGET DATES:
Sleep Quiz (pg. 271-289)
Drug Quiz (pg. 296-308)
Altered States of Consciousness Unit Test
I. CONSCIOUSNESS and INFORMATION PROCESSING…
A. Sleep and Dreams…
1. Biological Rhythms
2. The Rhythm of Sleep… a. Circadian Rhthym b. Sleep Stages
3. Why Do We Sleep? a. The Effects of Sleep Deprivation b. Sleep Theories
4. Sleep Disorders
5. Dreams… a. What Do We Dream? b. Why Do We Dream?
II. HYPNOSIS
A. Facts and Falsehoods…
1. Can Anyone Experience Hypnosis?
2. Can Hypnosis Enhance Recall of Forgotten Events?
3. Can Hypnosis Force People to Act Against Their Will?
4. Can Hypnosis Be Therapeutic?
5. Can Hypnosis Alleviate Pain?
B. Is Hypnosis an Altered State of Consciousness?...
1. Hypnosis as a Social Phenomenon…
2. Hypnosis as Divided Consciousness
III. DRUGS and CONSCIOUSNESS…
A. Dependence and Addiction
1. Misconceptions About Addiction
B. Psychoactive Drugs…
1. Depressants… a. Alcohol b. Barbituates c. Opiates
2. Stimulants (amphetamines / methamphetamines) a. Cocaine b. Ecstasy
3. Hallucinogens… a. LSD (acid)
C. Influences on Drug Use
1. Biological Influences b. Marijuana (THC)
2. Psychological and Social-Cultural Influences
IV. NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCES (dualists and monists)
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Structure/Organization is commendable
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Supportive Details provided/ Studies cited
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Two-column notes present
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Outline Format Present
TOTAL POINTS:
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Diagrams, graphs, charts, (visuals) Present
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3-5 full pages of outline notes present
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Improvements needed with structure/ organization / details / length
_____/100 pts