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5- States of Consciousness Flashcards

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sleep, wake, altered states

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states of consciousness

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our awareness of ourselves and our environment

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consciousness

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the biological clock; regular bodily rhythms that occur on a 24-hour cycle

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Circadian rhythm

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Awake, stage 1, stage 2, stage 3, stage 4, REM

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Sleep stages

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The relatively slow brain wave of a relaxed, awake state; occur in the awake stage and stage 1

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Alpha waves

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Periodic, natural loss of consciousness

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Sleep

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False sensory experiences; hypnagogic sensations

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Hallucinations

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Bursts of rapid, rhythmic brainwave activity; occurs in stage 2 sleep

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Sleep spindles

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The large, slow brain waves associated with deep sleep; occurs in stage 3 and stage 4 sleep

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Delta waves

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Rapid eye movement sleep; a recurring sleep stage during which vivid dreams commonly occur; muscles are relaxed but other body systems are active (paradoxical sleep)

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REM sleep

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Non-rapid eye movement sleep; encompasses all sleep stages except for REM

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NREM sleep

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  • slowed breathing
  • some irregular brain waves
  • easily awakened
  • no more than 5 mins in this stage
  • dreamlike sensations
  • alpha waves
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Stage 1 sleep

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  • brain waves become slower
  • lasts around 20 mins
  • transition phase: half of overall sleep cycle in this stage
  • sleep spindles
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Stage 2 sleep

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  • occurs about 30 mins after falling asleep

- slow wave/delta sleep

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Stage 3 sleep

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  • first sleep cycle, spend 30 mins in delta sleep
  • deep sleep
  • where we see sleep walking
  • also night terrors occur in this sleep
  • slow wave/delta sleep
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Stage 4 sleep

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  • pulse quickens
  • breathing becomes fast and irregular
  • but our brainstem blocks messages from the motor cortex
  • after, we go back to stage 1
  • brain waves pick up speed and strengthens
  • 8-9 hours asleep–> last 4 hours will be spent more in this stage then first half
  • brain waves look more like someone awake based on brain activity
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REM sleep

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recurring problems in falling and staying asleep

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Insomnia

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A sleep disorder characterized by uncontrollable sleep attacks; the sufferer may lapse directly into REM sleep, often at inopportune times

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Narcolepsy

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A sleep disorder characterized by temporary cessations of breathing during sleep and repeated momentary awakening

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Sleep apnea

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A sleep disorder characterized by high arousal and an appearance of being terrified; unlike nightmares, these occur during stage 4 sleep and are seldom remembered

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Night terrors

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Occur in stage 4 sleep and run in families

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Sleep walking and sleep talking

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A sequence of images, emotions, and thoughts passing through a sleeping person’s mind

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Dream

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According to Freud, the remembered story line of a dream

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Manifest content

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  • to satisfy our own wishes
  • to file away memories
  • to develop and preserve neural pathways
  • to reflect cognitive development
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Reasons we dream

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According to Freud, the underlying meaning of a dream

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Latent content

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The tendency for REM sleep to increase following REM sleep deprivation

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REM rebound

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Neural activity is random, and dreams are the brain’s attempt to make sense of it

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Activation-synthesis theory

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A social interaction in which one person suggests to another that certain perceptions, feelings, thoughts, or behaviors will spontaneously occur

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Hypnosis

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The supposed ability to relive childhood experiences

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Age regression

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A suggestion, made during hypnosis session, to be carried out after the subject is no longer hypnotized

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Post hypnotic suggestion

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The subject is so caught up in the hypnotized role that she ignores the cold (ice bath example)

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Social influence theory

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A split in consciousness which allows some thoughts and behaviors to occur simultaneously with others

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Dissociation

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A chemical substance that alters perceptions

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Psychoactive drug

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The diminishing effect with repeated use of the same dose of a drug, requiring the user to take larger and larger doses before experiencing the drug’s effects

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Tolerance

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The discomfort and distress that follow discontinuing the use of an addictive drug

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Withdrawal

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A physiological need for a drug, marked by unpleasant withdrawal symptoms when the drug is discontinued

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Physical dependence

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A psychological need to use a drug

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Psychological dependence

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Compulsive drug craving and use, despite adverse consequences

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Addiction

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  • addictive drugs quickly corrupt
  • addictions cannot be overcome voluntarily; therapy is required
  • we can extend the concept of addiction to cover not just drug dependencies, but a whole spectrum of repetitive, pleasure-seeking behaviors
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Myths about addiction

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Drugs that reduce neural activity and slow body functions

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Depressants

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Alcohol, barbiturates, opiates, date-rape drugs, rohypnol, GHB, ketamine

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Depressants

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  • equal opportunity drug
  • slows neural processing
  • disrupts the processing of recent experiences into long-term memories
  • reduces self awareness and self control
  • pleasurable effects: initial high followed by relaxation and disinhibition
  • adverse effects: depression, memory loss, organ damage, impaired reactions
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Alcohol

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Drugs that depress the activity of the central nervous system, reducing anxiety but impairing memory and judgement (tranquilizers)

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Barbiturates

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Opium and its derivatives; morphine, heroin, and oxycodone; they depress neural activity, temporarily lessening pain and anxiety

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Opiates

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Tranquilizer; produces sedative effect, amnesia, muscle relaxation and slowed psychomotor response

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Rohypnol (rufies)

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Produces feelings of relaxation, tranquility, sensuality and loss of inhibitions

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GHB

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Powerful animal tranquilizer; causes impaired motor functioning

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Ketamine

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Drugs that excite neural activity and speed up body functions

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Stimulants

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Drugs that stimulate neural activity, causing speeded-up activity body functions and associated energy and mood changes

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Amphetamine

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A powerfully addictive drug that stimulates the central nervous system, with speeded-up body functions and associated energy and mood changes; over time, it appears to reduce baseline dopamine levels

  • pleasurable effects: euphoria, alertness, energy
  • adverse effects: irritability, insomnia, hypertension, depressive crash
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Methamphetamine (meth)

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  • stimulant
  • pleasurable effects: rush of euphoria, confidence, energy
  • adverse effects: cardiovascular stress, suspiciousness, depressive crash
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Cocaine (crack)

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  • stimulant
  • pleasurable effects: arousal and relaxation, sense of well being
  • adverse effects: heart disease, cancer
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Nicotine

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A synthetic stimulant and mild hallucinogen; produces euphoria and social intimacy, but with short-term health risks and longer-term harm to serotonin-producing neurons and to mood and cognition

  • pleasurable effects: emotional elevation, disinhibition
  • adverse effects: dehydration, overheating, depressed mood, impaired cognitive and immune functioning
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Ecstasy (MDMA)

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Psychedelic drugs that distort perceptions and evoke sensory images in the absence of sensory input

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Hallucinogens

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A powerful hallucinogenic drug; also known as acid; chemically similar to a subtype of serotonin

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LSD

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An altered state of consciousness reported after a close brush with death; often similar to drug-induced hallucinations

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Near-death experience

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The major active ingredient in marijuana; triggers a variety of effects including mild hallucinations

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THC

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Pleasurable effects: enhanced sensation, relief of pain, distortion of time, relaxation
Adverse effects: impaired learning and memory, increased risk of psychological disorders, lung damage from smoke

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Marijuana

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