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AP Psychology: States of Consciousness

AP Psychology: States of Consciousness. 11/8/13. Warm-up. Write down the 3 primary forms of ESP. Is there any validity to claims of paranormal phenomena? Why do you think beliefs in these phenomena persist? Telepathy, clairvoyance, precognition. Why we sleep.

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AP Psychology: States of Consciousness

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  1. AP Psychology:States of Consciousness 11/8/13

  2. Warm-up • Write down the 3 primary forms of ESP. • Is there any validity to claims of paranormal phenomena? Why do you think beliefs in these phenomena persist? • Telepathy, clairvoyance, precognition

  3. Why we sleep • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWULB9Aoopc

  4. What are dreams? • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4yhtjm76WU

  5. Homework • Write 1 paragraph evaluating what dream theory you find to be most plausible. If you use any outside sources, please provide a citation. • No reading…enjoy the long weekend! • CATCH UP ON READING IF YOU’RE BEHIND

  6. States of Consciousness! • What are the four primary biological rhythms? Annual cycles, twenty-eight-day cycles, twenty-four-hour cycles, and ninety-minute cycles. • What is circadian rhythm? What are the stages? Temperature rises in morning, peaks during the day, dips in the afternoon, and drops at night. • From an evolutionary perspective, why does our body follow this rhythm?

  7. Melatonin • Melatonin is produced by what system? • Explain (using three stages) how light causes the creation of melatonin. optic nerve -> suprachiasmatic nucleus -> pineal gland

  8. REM sleep

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