Psych 4 Flashcards
learning to control bodily states with the help of machines
monitoring the states to be controlled
Biofeedback
perceptions that have no direct external cause
Hallucinations
drugs that produce hallucinations
Hallucinogens
State of awareness
Consciousness
lightest level of sleep; slower pulse; brain waves slower
Stage 1 and 2 of sleep
deeper sleep; even slower brain waves; very difficult to awaken from; important for well-being
Stages 3 and 4 of sleep
“Rapid Eye Movement” (after going from Stage I-IV then back to I)
REM sleep
the rhythm of activity and inactivity that lasts about a day
The rhythm can be affected by things like travel and sleep disruption
Circadian rhythm
the failure to get enough sleep to feel rested the next day
Insomnia
frequent interruptions of breathing during sleep
Sleep apnea
a condition characterized by suddenly falling asleep or feeling sleepy during the day
Narcolepsy
sleep disruptions that occur during Stage IV, involving screaming, panic, or confusion
Night terrors
walking or carrying out behaviors while asleep
Sleepwalking
a state of consciousness resulting from a narrowed focus of
attention and characterized by heightened suggestibility
Hypnosis
a suggestion made during hypnosis that influences a person’s behavior afterward
Posthypnotic Suggestion
the focusing of attention to clear one’s mind and produce relaxation
Meditation
the mental repetition of a mantra, usually a Sanskrit phrase. The participant sits with eyes closed and meditates for 15 to 20 minutes twice a day.
Transcendental meditation
focuses on the present moment. For example, the participant may move his or her focus through the body from the tips of the toes to the top of the head, while paying particular attention to areas that cause pain.
mindfulness meditation
a concentration on one’s respiration—the process of inhaling and exhaling.
Breath meditation
(such as caffeine, nicotine, methamphetamine, and cocaine) can cause: increased energy and alertness, irritability, nervousness, headaches, and insomnia.
Stimulants
opiate overdose leads to
respiratory failure
(a.k.a. narcotics, such as opium, morphine and heroin) can reduce pain, cause euphoria, and induce constipation.
Opiates
inhibit normal brain function. They depress the activity of the central nervous system.
Depressants
Overcoming it usually involves:
Admitting there’s a problem
Entering treatment, therapy, or a program (such as AA)
Remaining drug-free and fighting relapse
Drug abuse and treatment
depressants; they are not commonly prescribed any more as an overdose can lead to a coma or death.
Barbiturates
