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Chapter 7

Chapter 7. States of Consciousness. Sleep and Dreams. Consciousness Awareness of ourselves and our environment Circadian Rhythm Sleep Stages REM Paradoxical sleep Sleep Deprivation Immunosuppresion. Dreams & Hypnosis. Dreams Freud Manifest vs. Latent Content

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Chapter 7

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  1. Chapter 7 States of Consciousness

  2. Sleep and Dreams • Consciousness • Awareness of ourselves and our environment • Circadian Rhythm • Sleep Stages • REM • Paradoxical sleep • Sleep Deprivation • Immunosuppresion

  3. Dreams & Hypnosis • Dreams • Freud • Manifest vs. Latent Content • Information Processing Approach • Activation Synthesis Theory • Info from brainstem • R.E.M. Rebound • Hypnosis • What is it? • A state of heightened suggestibility • Does it work? • Divided Consciousness Theory vs. Social Influence Theory • Pain • Post-Hypnotic Suggestion

  4. Sleep Disorders • Insomnia • Nonsomnia • Sleep Apnea • Night Terrors • Sleepwalking • Somnambulation • Narcolepsy

  5. Drugs and Consciousness • Drugs aren’t that addictive, You don’t need therapy to overcome addiction and there is no excuse . . . • Categories • Depressants • Stimulants • Hallucinogens

  6. Depressants • Alcohol • Lowers inhibitions • Expectation effects • Effects the formation of long term memory • Barbiturates • Tranquilizers • Similar effects to alcohol • Opiates • Opium, morphine, heroin • Effects endorphins

  7. Stimulants • Caffeine • Nicotine • Amphetamines • Methamphetamine (Speed, Crank, Ice) • Cocaine • 3% of population • “rush” & “crash” • Depletes Dopamine, Serotonin and Norepinephrine

  8. Hallucinogens • PCP (Angel Dust) • LSD (Acid) • serotonin • Marijuana • THC • Stay in body for a month or more

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