Dreaming + sleep hygiene Flashcards
What is dreaming?
A physiologically + psychologically conscious state occurring during sleep = characterised by rich array of sensory, motor, emotional + other experiences
When dreaming does not occur?
- ^ tension
- anxiety
- depression
- difficulty concentrating
Who discovered the psychodynamic theories of dreaming
Sigmund Freund
What do dreams represent in psychodynamic theories of dreaming?
Represent fulfilment + unconscious desires and they are disguised as symbols
Psychodynamic theories:
Dreams have Manifest content =
And latent content=
- What the dream is really about
- a hidden meaning
The psychodynamic theory believes..?
- through analysis you can tap into the unconscious mind
Id: represents basic and primal wants + desires
Ego: moderates & negotiates b/w id + super ego
Super ego: rules + order
Id, ego and super ego relationship?
Id & super ego = often in conflict
Dreams are a place where Unconscious wishes of the id can be fulfilled
What is the activation synthesis hypothesis?
Neurobiological theory of dreams
Who was the activation synthesis hypothesis discovered by?
Hobson + McCarley in 1977
What does the activation synthesis hypothesis suggest abt dreams?
They are created by changes in neural activity that activates the brain stem during REM sleep
What happens when neural activity changes in the ASH?
As they change -> trigger brain activity that activates memories that come to surface during periods of light REM sleep that we all experience
What is activation in ASH?
Physiological activity of the brain
What is synthesis in ASH?
Is the cerebral cortex trying to make sense of neural activity by creating a story
What is sleep hygiene and a lack of?
Habits that ppl have that help them have a good nights sleep
Lack of good sleep hygiene is often associated with sleep disturbances + disorders
Good sleep hygiene includes:
- maintain reg bedtime/ awakening
- regular relaxing bedtime routine
- sleep in room that is dark, quiet, comfortable + cool
- bedroom only for sleep + sex
- finish eating 2-3hrs
- avoid caffeine 6hrs/ alcohol + smoking within 2 hrs
- exercise regularly
- go to bed only when sleepy
- designate another time to write down problems
