Studying Consciousness: Behaviour Demonstrated Flashcards
1
Q
What research method records behaviour while sleeping?
A
Video monitoring
2
Q
What does video monitoring do?
A
Records observable physiological responses that accompany sleep.
3
Q
Does video recording use infrared technology, and can it be examined under frame-by-frame analysis?
A
Yes
4
Q
Is video monitoring useful for studying sleep disorders?
A
Yes
5
Q
What behaviours can video monitoring show
A
Behaviours when falling asleep/waking
Waking from nightmares
Amount of tossing and surning
Sleepwalking
6
Q
2 advantages of video monitoring?
A
Can be done at home
Shows observable behaviour
7
Q
3 disadvantages of video monitoring?
A
Open to interpretation
A lot of content to sift through
Behaviours may be blocked from view of camera
