6 Flashcards
Explicit Memory
involves piece of knowledge we are aware of
Implicit Memory
Knowledge we have stored but typically not aware of or can recall it
Access Consciousness (Block)
info processing taking place, behavioural influence and unaware
Phenomenal
subjective awareness of what mind is doing
Monitoring (Metacognition)
thinking about thinking
Self-conscious
general knowledge about yourself
Perception without awareness
is awareness necessary to influence behaviour
Blindsight (consciousness and the cortex)
behavioural influence by a stimulus in which there is no reported visual experience
Adaptive theory
organisms sleep for self preservation
Restoration Theory
sleep restores our minds and bodies
Circadian rhythm
biological clock. in hypothalamus.
SCN
Sleep and wake cycle
Information Processing Theory of Dreaming
Dreams involve days events, could help solve problems. memory suffers if REM is interrupted.
Activation Model of Dreaming
Brain is trying to make sense of things. occurs when brain stem and Cortex enable brain activity
Freudian Dream Theory
deepest desires