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Chapter 5: Consciousness Flashcards

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consciousness

definition

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our subjective experience of the world, our bodies, + our mental perspectives

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sleep is a form of ____

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consciousness

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why do we sleep?

4 reasons

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-to rest/rejuvinate; restore strength + conserve energy
-to remember; consolidate + retain memories
-to forget; regulate strength of brain synapses to clean out junk in the brain
-to promote functioning; support immune system/problem solving

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circadian rhythm

definition

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cyclical changes that occur on a roughly 24-hour basis in manyof our biological processes
-including hormone release, brain waves, body temp, + drowsiness

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biological clock

definition

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the area of the hypothalamus that’s responsible for controlling our levels of alertness

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melatonin

definition

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hormones produced by the pineal gland deep within the brain
-strongly associated with the onset of sleep

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how is melatonin stimulated?

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stimulated during periods of darkness

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how is melatonin inhibited?

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by light

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sleep debt

definition

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built up when not enough sleep occurs on a given night relative to the amount you normally require

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how many hours of sleep do most of us need?

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7-10 hours per night

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jet lag

definition

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the more time zones passed through, the longer it takes for the body’s clock to reset

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late work shifts lead to what problems?

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-increased risk of injuries
-fatal accidents
-health problems

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2 types of sleep

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-rapid-eye movement (REM sleep, active sleep)
-non-rapid-eye-movement (NREM sleep, slow-wave sleep)

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what is rapid-eye movement sleep called?

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active sleep

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REM sleep

definition

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-high levels of brain + nervous system activity
-rapid movements of eyes
-intensely vivid dreaming

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locus coeruleus

definition

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brainstem region responsible for keeping us paralyzed during REM

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what is non-rapid-eye-movement sleep called?

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slow-wave sleep

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NREM sleep

definition

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-deepest levels of relaxation
-reduced brain activity

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4 principal types of brain waves

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-beta
-alpha
-theta
-delta

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beta waves

definition

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-very rapid
-relatively narrow oscillations during normal wakefulness

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alpha waves

definition

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-low frequency
-in extremely relaxed wakeful states when eyes are closed

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theta waves

definition

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produced under conditions of drowsiness + light sleep

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delta waves

definition

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slower + wider in the deepest levels of NREM sleep

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how many stages of sleep are there?

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5

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stage 1 of sleep: NREM or REM?

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-NREM

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stage 1 of sleep: what waves?

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theta waves

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stage 1 of sleep: what occurs?

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-sleep onset; light sleep 5-10 minutes
-hypnagogic imagery
-myoclonic jerks

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hypnagogic imagery

definition

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scrambled, bizarre, dreamlike images that flit in/out of consciousness

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hypnagogic imagery

example

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images of ghosts/other spirits

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myoclonic jerks

definition

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sudden jerks of our limbs as if being startled/falling

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stage 2 of sleep: REM or NREM?

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NREM

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stage 2 of sleep: what waves?

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theta waves

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stage 2 of sleep: what occurs?

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-light sleep
-brain activity decelerates, heart rate slows, body temp decreases, muscles relax, eye movements cease
-sleep spindles
-k-complexes

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sleep spindles

definition

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sudden intense bursts of electrical activity

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k-complexes

definition

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occasional sharply rising + falling waves

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majority of our sleep is in what stage of sleep?

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stage 2

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stage 3 of sleep: REM or NREM?

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NREM

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stage 3 of sleep: what waves?

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theta + delta waves

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stage 3 of sleep: what occurs?

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-1st stage of deep/slow-wave sleep
-difficult to awaken

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stage 4 of sleep: REM or NREM?

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NREM

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stage 4 of sleep: what waves?

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delta waves predominate over theta waves

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stage 4 of sleep: what occurs?

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-sleep deepends further
-very difficult to awaken
-slow-wave, deep sleep

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to feel fully rested in the morning…

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we need to experience deeper sleep throughout the night

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44
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children or adults spend more time in deep sleep?

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children

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what suppresses delta wave sleep?

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alcohol

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stage 5 of sleep: REM or NREM?

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REM

47
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stage 5 of sleep: what waves?

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beta, alpha, + theta waves

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stage 5 of sleep: what occurs?

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-the most intense + vivid periods of dreaming occur
-paradoxical sleep because brain is active while body is inactive
-high gear, high frequency, low-amplitude waves resembling those of wakefulness, increased heart rate + BP, rapid + irregular breathing

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why is stage 5 of sleep called paradoxical sleep?

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the brain is active at the same time the body is inactive
-activated sleep

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REM behavior disorder

definition

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brainstem structures that ordinarily prevent us from moving during REM sleep don’t function properly
-may be an early marker of dementia + Parkinson’s disease

51
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when humans are derived of REM for a few nights, what do we experience?

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REM rebound

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REM rebound

definition

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-the amount + intensity of REM sleep increases, suggesting that REM serves a critical biological function
-once we finally get a good night’s sleep, we often experience much more intense dreams/nightmares

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cognitive activity

definition

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-unemotional + non-hallucinatory
-lacks a story or dramatic progression

54
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ordinary dreaming

definition

A

dreams depicting relatively realistic activites + recognizable characters

55
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ordinary dreaming occurs most in REM or NREM?

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NREM

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apex dreaming

definition

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the most intense, bizarre, non-rational, + hallucinatory dreams
-includes lucid dreaming
-features of both waking + REM sleep

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lucid dream

definition

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when you dream + know you are dreaming

58
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sleep paralysis

definition

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a strange experience of being unable to move just after falling asleep or immediately on wakening

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insomnia

definition

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a chronic difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, and/or being unable to obtain restful sleep

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narcolepsy

definition

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a neurological illness where sufferers fall asleep when speaking or doing tasks

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obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)

definition

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sleep disorder resulitng in repeated narrowing at various sites along the upper airway throughout the night, leading to complete/partial inability to breathe

62
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night terror

definition

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when one sleeps peacefully + all of a sudden becomes frightened
-happens most in children but they usually grow out of it

63
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sleepwalk + sexsomnia

definition

A

doing activity during sleep

64
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Freud’s dream protection theory

definition

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dreams are disguised wishes
-wish fulfillment, many are sexual in nature

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activation-synthesis theory

definition

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dreams reflect the activated brain’s attempt to make sense of random + internally generated neural signals during REM sleep with surges of acetylcholine in the pons leading to activation + synthesis in the forebrain

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dreams + the forebrain theory

definition

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dreams are driven largely by the motivational + emotional control centers of the forebrain as the logical “exectuive” part of the brain snooze

67
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neurocognitive theory of dreaming

definition

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dreams are reflections of waking life + are a meaningful product of our cognitive capacities which shape. what we dream about
-the older, the more complex our dreams are

68
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psychoactive drug

definition

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substance that contains chemicals similar to those found naturally in our brains that alter consciousness by changing chemical processes in neurons

69
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substance use disorders

definition

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people with substance use disorder experience significant impairment/distress associated with 1 or more drugs

70
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name the 3 aspects of substance use disorders

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-tolerance
-withdrawal
-physical/psychological dependence

71
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tolerance

definition

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a progessive need for more + more of the drug to achieve the same effect

72
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withdrawal

definition

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unpleasant physiological symptoms (insomnia, anxiety, seizures, etc.) experienced when the body is deprived of a drug to which it has biologically adapted as a result of habitual use

73
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physical dependence

definition

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dependence on a drug that occurs when people continue to take it to avoid withdrawal symptoms

74
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psychological dependence

definition

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nonphysiological dependence on a drug that occurs when continued use of the drug is motivated by intense cravings

75
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explanations for substance use

name 4

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-sociocultural influences
-addictive personality
-learning + expectantances (tension reduction hypothesis)
-genetic influences

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tension reduction hypothesis

definition

A

people consume alcohol to reduce tension from stressors in their lives

77
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depressants

definition

A

depress the CNS + produce relaxation or sleepiness
-sedative + hypnotic

78
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depressants

examples

A

-alcohol
-barbiturates
-benzodiazepines
-Quaaludes
-Valium

79
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sedative

definition

A

drug that exerts a calming effect

80
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hypnotic

definition

A

drug that exerts a sleep-inducing effect

81
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alcohol

definition

A

-ethanol
-the most widely used/abused psychoactive drug

82
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is alcohol a stimulant?

A

only at relatively low doses

83
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legal cutoff for legal intoxication while operating a vehicle

A

blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08

84
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stimulants

definition

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drugs that stimulate CNS (increased heartbeat, respiration, + BP) + produce alertness/energy, feelings of exhilaration, alertness, confidence, + mood elevation

85
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stimulants

examples

A

-tobacco
-nicotine
-caffeine
-cocaine/crack
-amphetamines/adderall
-methamphetamine/crystal meth

86
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effects of cocaine/crack

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-euphoria
-enhanced mental physical capacity
-stimulation
-decrease in hunger
-indifference to pain
-sense of well-being
-diminished fatigue

87
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effects of amphetamines/crystal meth

for occasional use, regular use, + street users

A

occasional use:
-postpone fatigue
-elevated mood

regular use:
-euphoria-producing effects

street users:
-rush of pleasure
-restlessness
-talkative
-excited to prolong euphoria
-inability to sleep
-loss of appetite
-paranoid delusions

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example of an amphetamine

A

-crystal meth
-adderall

89
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methamphetamine

definition

A

-known as crystal meth
-closely related to chemical structure of amphetamines

90
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are amphetamines or methamphetamine more powerful?

A

methamphetamine
-generally has a higher purity level
-carries high risk of overdose/dependece

91
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effects of nicotine

A

-enhances positive emotional reactions
-minimizes negative emotional

92
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adjustive value

definition

A

something that can enhance positive emotional reactions + minimize negative emotional reactions

93
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what drug has adjustive value?

A

nicotine
-also many other drugs taken for nonmedical purposes

94
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narcotics are the same as ____

A

opioids

95
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effects of narcotics/opioids

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-relieve pain
-induce sleep

96
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examples of narcotics/opioids

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-heroin
-morphine
-codeine
-oxycodone

97
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effect of heroin

A

strong sense of euphoria limited to a few hours

98
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effects of psychadelics/hallucinogenics

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substantially alter one’s perception of reality, mood, + thought

99
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examples of psychadelics/hallucinogenics

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-marijuana
-LSD
-ecstasy/molly/MDMA
-psilocybin
-ketamine

100
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effects of marijuana

A

mild hallucinogenic + sedative

low dosage:
-sense of time slowing down
-enhanced sensation of touch
-increased appreciation for sound
-hunger
-feeling of well-being
-tendency to giggle
-later quiet
-introspective
-sleepy

high dosage:
-disturbance in short term memory
-exaggerated emotions
-altered sense of self
-panic

101
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effects of LSD

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-marked change in the brain
-decreased electrical activity
-increased blood flow
-increasd communication among neural networks
-feeling of “ego dissolution”

102
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effects of ecstasy/molly/MDMA

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-both stimulant + hallucinogenic properties
-produces cascades of serotonin
-increased self-confidence
-increased well-being
-powerful feelings of empathy for others

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mental set

definition

A

beliefs + expectancies about the effects of drugs
-the settings in which people take these drugs, their cultural heritage, + genetic endowment all account for highs/lows of drug use

104
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hallucinations

definition

A

realistic perceptual experiences in the absence of any external stimuli
-can occur in any sensory modality
-can occur in both psychologically disturbed + ordinary individuals

105
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out-of-body experiences (OBE)

definition

A

the sense of our consciousness leaving our body

106
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out-of-body experiences (OBE)

example

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floating above own body calming observing self from above

107
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near-death experiences (NDE)

definition

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the experience reported by people who’ve nearly died or thought they were going to die

108
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near-death experiences (NDE)

example

A

-through dark tunnel
-white light
-etc.

109
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what can occur in near-death experiences?

A

out-of-body experiences
-OBE can occur in NDE

110
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mystical experiences

definition

A

feelings of unity or oneness with the world
-often with strong spiritual overtones

111
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hypnosis

definition

A

an interpersonal situation in which imaginative suggestions are administers to produce changes in consciousness

112
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what do sociocognative theorists reject?

A

the idea that hypnosis is a trace state/unique state of consciousness

113
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sociocognitive theory of hypnosis

definition

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people’s attitudes, beliefs, motivations, + expectations about hypnosis, as well as their ability to imagine + respond to walking imaginative suggestions, shape their responses to hypnosis

114
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dissociation theory of hypnosis

definition

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emphasizes that hypnotic suggestions result in a separation between personality functions that are normally well integrated

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