Dot Point 3 - Other Methods Of Studying Consciousness Flashcards
Advantages
Sleep lab
Can record physiological measures simultaneously
High amount of control over EV’s
Description
Sleep lab
A place used for scientific research on sleep that usually resembles a bedroom. The space provides scientists with accesses to physiological measures of sleep, and the person can be easily viewed and woken if questions need to be asked
Disadvantages
Sleep laboratory
Artificial environment may disturb natural sleep patterns
Fairly invasive ad you are attached to various machines
Description
Video monitoring
And Infra-red camera is used to gather observable movements and actions of the patron highly sleeping
Advantage
Video monitoring
Can be completed in the natural environment of the persons bedroom
Not invasive and does not disturb sleep
Disadvantages
Video monitoring
Subjective as it involves interpretation
No insight into mental processes or explanations
Description
Self-reports
Statements/answers to questions directly from the patient
And example are sleep or dream diaries
Advantages
Self reports
Insight into mental processes and explanations
Rich qualitative detailed data
Disadvantages
Self reports
Subjective in nature and based in personal judgements
Harder to interpret and compare responses
What are the 3 other methods of studying sleep and consciousness?
Sleep lab, video monitoring and self reports
