Consciousness ( Sleep, Dreams, And Drugs) Flashcards
Consciousness
Awareness
Attention
Ability to focus awareness
EEG
Measure brain waves
2 types of brain waves and what do they mean
Beta= awake Alpha= awake and drowsy
How many sleep stages and how long
5
First 4 are NREM
Last is REM
About 4-5 cycles of 90 minutes
Stages of NREM
Light sleep= small irregular waves
Short bursts of brain activity
Delta waves begin= moving into deep sleep
Deep sleep= just delta waves
REM is
Rapid eye movement
Dreams are here
Brain development
Name 3 dream theories
Psychodynamic
Activation synthesis
Neurocognitive
Psychodynamic is and by who
Freud
Repressed desires expressed as wish fullfilment
Manifest content (observed) vs. Latent content (hidden meaning)
Activation synthesis is
During REM brain is activated so elements of memory become dream
Neurocognitive model is
Dreams reflect intrests in an awake-like manner
Disorders are found in
DSM5
Name 8 sleeping disorder
Insomnia Sleep apnea= stop breathing during sleep Narcolepsy Parasomnias Night terror (NREM) Somnambulism =sleepwalking Sleep eating Sleep sex Mindfulness=being in present moment but alseep
What are psychoactive drug states
Chemicals that affect mental processes and behavior on the brain
Physical dependence
Body needs it
Drug tolerance
Body has adapted, so you need more to feel the effects
Withdrawal
Uncomfortable symptoms when you give up drug
Hallucinogens are and examples
Hallucinations, affect serotonin receptors LSD PCP Cannabis Ketamine aka Special K
Opiates are and examples
Pain relievers Morphine Heroin OxyContin Vicodin Demerol
Depressants and Anti-anxiety drugs are and examples
Reduce central nervous activity Barbiturates Inhalants Benzodiazepines Rohypnol aka rookies Alcohol Binge drinking= 4 or more drinks in 2 hours
Stimulants are and examples
Amphetamines/methamphetamines aka speed MDMA (ecstasy) Cocaine Nicotine Caffeine
