PY4 Topics- Levels of Conciousness

Question 1

What are ‘exogenous zeitgebers’?

Answer 1

External cues which regulate our internal body clock, in order to remain in time with the environments fluctuating rhythm

Question 2

What are the 3 main examples of exogenous zeitgebers?

Answer 2

1. Light
2. Social Cues
3. Temperature

Question 3

What is ‘Entrainment’?

Answer 3

The process of resetting the biological clock using exogenous zeitgebers

Question 4

How can light reset rhythms through the body?

Answer 4

It can reset the SCN which is the body’s main ENDOGENOUS PACEMAKER.

Question 5

Give examples of ‘social cues’ as exogenous zeitgebers

Answer 5

1. Eating at socially determined meal times

2. Going to bed and waking up at times which are appropriate for our age and lifestyle

Question 6

How did Campbell and Murphy investigate the role of ‘light’ as an exogenous zeitgeber?

Answer 6

They found that if you shine a light on the back of a participants knees, this resets their circadian rhythm.

Question 7

Define the ‘State Theory’ of hypnosis

Answer 7

The hypnotized state is an altered state of consciousness. The mind and consciousness is divided into different channels of awareness and memories. There is a disassociation with the high control levels- splitting parts of the someone’s functioning into different levels of mental activity.

Question 8

Define the ‘Non State Theory’ of hypnosis

Answer 8

Hypnosis doesn’t alter the conscious state of the mind, but changes the process of compliance and belief. The hypnotized state is a social response to a situation. it involves:

1. imagination
2. relaxation
3. compliance
4. role expectations