Consciousness + Hypnosis
Can we rely on "hypnotically refreshed memories" as evidence in a court of law?
No.
Our 24-hour biological clock
Circadian Rythm
T or F: Older adults need less sleep than adults.
False
The sleep stage in which we dream
REM
Why do we call drugs "psychoactive"?
They affect our neural synapses
What three elements have to be present for someone to become hypnotized?
(1) Open to susceptibility
(2) Good imagination
(3) Able to focus
Our awake brain waves just before falling into N-REM 1
Beta waves
Why is this true: "Sleep allows for growth." (Must use scientific terms in answer)
Pituitary gland releases growth hormones during sleep.
Freud's Theory of why we dream
Wishfulfillment Theory
What drug does not build up a tolerance to use?
Marijuana
During the early 1900's, what role did consciousness play in the definition of Psychology?
A dwindling role; behaviorism became an emerging field.
Paradoxical sleep
Name a biological, psychological, and socio-cultural indicator that effects our sleep patters.
Bio: Genes, etc.
Psycho: anxiety, depression
Socio-Cultural: school, computer
The content of dreams that represents our unconscious drives and motives.
Latent content
Is alcohol a stimulant, depressant, or hallucinogen?
Depressant
Name the theory which sees hypnosis as a "normal state."
The "Social Influence Theory" (Good hypnotic subject)
N-REM 1
A sleep disorder that causes a person to wake up throughout the entire night to get air, but the person won't remember waking up.
Sleep Apnea
Develop and preserve neural pathways.
What neurotransmitter stops being produced with the use of artificial opiates (opioids)?
Endorphins
What is theory called which sees hypnosis as an "altered state"?
"Divided-Consciousness" Theory
These two stages get longer as the night wears on.
N-REM2 and REM
What is LEPTIN, and how is it related to sleep?
Hunger-suppressing hormone; we produce the right amount when we sleep; helps with sleep.
Building memories!
Name the two neurotransmitters that are affected by nicotine and cause it to be so highly addictive?
Epinephrine/norepinephrine and dopamine