Unit One (States of Consciousness) Flashcards
Consciousness
Process by which the brain creates a model of internal and external experience
Non-Conscious Processes
Does not require conscious attention to be performed
Preconscious
Info about self/environment you are not focused on right now
Unconscious
Info we are not fully aware of but exists
Priming
Even if we do not remember info we retain it at some level
Circadian Rhythm
Physiological patterns that repeat every 24 hours (sleep-wakefulness cycle) (biological clock)
Suprachiasmatic Nucleus
The portion of the brain affected by light to turn off the production of melatonin
Information Processing Theory
Dreams address memory and thoughts from the day- aka processing information
Physiological Function
Dreams provide the brain with stimulation to preserve neural pathways
Activation-Synthesis Theory
Dreaming is cognitive interpretations of the physiological processes during REM sleep
Problem Solving Theory
Dreams help you reconsider the day’s events or is a sort of mental house cleaning; dreams provide insight into problems you may have
Threat Simulation Theory (Evolutionary)
Provided a “simulation” for our ancestors
Manifest Content
Storyline of dream
Latent Content
Symbolic meaning of dream
REM Rebound
When deprived of REM (paradoxical sleep) sleep we spend more time in REM sleep
Meditation
Narrowing of consciousness to heighten awareness of oneself
Insomnia
Failure to get enough rest resulting in you not feeling rested during the day
Sleep Apnea
Sleep disorder involving difficulty breathing while asleep
REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
Act out dreams
Somnambulism
Sleepwalking
Narcolepsy
Suddenly falling asleep or feeling very sleepy during the day
Hypnosis
State of consciousness resulting from a narrowed focus of attention and characterized by heightened suggestibility
Hilgard’s Hidden Observer Theory (Dissociation Theory)
While under hypnosis, consciousness is dissociated (split), in which a ‘hidden observer’ is passively aware of what is happening
Role Theory/Social Influence Theory
Those who become hypnotized are fantasy-prone and take directions well, they play out the ‘role’ of a hypnotized person-placebo
Biofeedback
Form of medicine which involves measuring bodily processes like blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, sweating then controlling those processes
Stimulants Examples
Cocaine / Amphetamines / nicotine / caffeine/MDMA (Molly), Ecstasy, Methamphetamine
Stimulants Effects
Excitatory neural output: increases heart rate and pupils dilate , prevent reuptake of Dopamine, Serotonin, and Norepinephrine
Depressants Examples
Alcohol / Barbiturates (tranquilizers) / some opioids
Depressants Effects
Slows down neural activity, releases GABA, impairs motor skills, memory processing, verbal and nonverbal communication
Hallucinogens Examples
Marijuana / LSD
Hallucinogens Effects
Seeing shapes, colors, experiences that may not be there, experiences of euphoria and fantasies, serotonin and dopamine flood
Natural Opioids Examples
Heroin / Morphine
Natural Opioids Effects
Block pain signals to the body, release Dopamine
Dualists
People who believe the mind and body are distinct but interact
Monists
Mind and body are aspects of the same thing
