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Exploring Human Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams Analysis

Delve into the depths of human consciousness, exploring the stages of sleep, REM sleep, jet lag experiences, and the significance of circadian rhythm. Understand the impact of sleep on physical and psychological well-being.

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Exploring Human Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams Analysis

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  1. Chapter 7.1:Sleep and Dreams Mr. McCormick Psychology

  2. Essential Question What is the span of human consciousness, and how do people sense andperceive the world around them?

  3. Do-Now:(In Journal) • On average, how much sleep do you regularly get? • How do you feel after a full night’s rest? • How do you feel if you do not get enough sleep?

  4. Consciousness • Consciousness: • A state of awareness, including a person’s feelings, sensations, ideas, and perceptions • When we discuss states of consciousness, we are referring to our state of awareness.

  5. Stages of Sleep • Stage I. • Lightest Level of Sleep • Pulse Slows • Muscles Relax • Breathing and Brain Waves become irregular • Alpha Waves

  6. Stages of Sleep • Stage II. • Low-amplitude/high-frequency brain waves • Eyes roll from side to side • Stage III. • Large amplitude delta waves

  7. Stages of Sleep • Stage IV. • Deepest Level of Sleep • Large amplitude delta waves • Possibilities: • Sleepwalking • Talking aloud • Bed-wetting • Important to physical and psychological well-being

  8. Stages of Sleep • REM Sleep: • “Rapid Eye Movement” Sleep • Dreaming • Pulse and heart rate become irregular • Face or fingers may twitch • Large muscles become paralyzed

  9. Stages of Sleep

  10. “Jet Lag” • Have you ever experienced “Jet Lag?” • How did you feel? • Why do you think this occurs?

  11. Circadian Rhythm • Circadian Rhythm: • The rhythm of activity and inactivity lasting approximately one day

  12. Review • What is consciousness? • Why are levels of consciousnessconsidered a spectrum (as compared to conscious vs. unconscious)? • Which is the lightest stage of sleep? The deepest? • During which stage of sleep do dreamsoccur?

  13. Homework • Read Chapter 7.1 “Sleep and Dreams” • Pgs. 182-190 • Begin to bring books to class regularly

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