Dreaming Flashcards
When does dreaming occur?
It appears during REM sleep and people who are lighter sleepers or those who suffer anxiety may experience them in NREM
What are lucid dream?
Lucid dreaming is where the dreamer is aware that they are dreaming. It has been found to be present in REM Sleep
What is day dreaming?
Day dreams occur at a normal state of consciousness and occur when we pay attention to our own thoughts and ignore the outside world.
What purposes do daydream serve?
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Imagining pleasurable fantasies
help us make decisions and solve problems
overcome boredom
enhance creativity
control undesirable habits
What are night dreams
These occur during Rem SLEEP-90
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CAN HAVE MANY DIFFERENT DREAMS AND FIRST USUALLY HAPPEN AFTER 90 MINUTES OF SLEEP
What are nightmares?
nightmares are bad dreams and occur during REM sleep and are upsettin g or unpleasant. More common in children and people often wake up during this is why people cant remember them
What is the psycho analytic dream theory?
the purpose of the dream is to express our hidden wishes desires and fantasies we could not express in our everyday life. In dreaming of them in a symbolic form, we reduce our anxiety levels this is known as wish fulfilment
What is the problem solving theory?
dreams have a purpose and help solve problems. Paying attention to dreams is unnecessary because dreams automatically deal with a persons emotional problem
What is the activation synthesis theory?
they suggest that dreams are created by changes in the neuron activity that activates the brain stem during REM sleep.
What are night terrors?
occur during NREM sleep stage 3 and are characterized by the individual thrashing around in their sleep and waking up in a state of panic/perspiration and speaking incoherently. In children aged 3-5 more common in boys
What is sleep talking
Sleep talking occurs in REM and NRem SLEEP. Talkers mumble or say recognisable things. Not usually able to hold conversation or answer questions and not aware they are sleep talking unless they wake up.
What is sleep walking
Waking whilst asleep occurs during NREM stage 3 most common in children but can happen if your an adult usually lasts between 10-15 mins but could go to 30 mins generally unresponsive and you can wake them
What stage does sleep walking occur in
activities that vary in type and complexity normally engage in easy tasks that they have well performed i.e getting dressed . Eyes get a glossy look when they arise they will walk towards stimuli i.e light.
What is insomnia
Is a sleep disorder that involves persistent difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep. This means they have trouble falling back asleep despite having adequate time and opportunity.
What is sleep Apnoea?
Breathing disturbance that means that you cant breathe regularly during sleep. Breathing stops for a period of time followed by a loud snore. Sufferers are unaware but their sleep pattern in disturbed and may feel tired when they wake
