Sleep/Dreams
Why is sleep difficult for a psychologist to study?
Can't ask a sleeping person questions
What is a state of consciousness resulting from a narrowed focus of attention?
Hypnosis
What disorder is characterized by a continued craving & use despite life disruption and/or physical risk?
Substance Use Disorder
Which OVERALL type of drugs interact with the central nervous system to change a person’s mood, perception, & behavior?
Psychoactive Drugs
What are perceptions that have no direct external cause in what we see/hear/smell/taste/feel about things to DO NOT REALLY EXIST?
Hallucinations
What is a device that records the electrical activity of the brain?
EEG
What is the process of learning to control bodily states with the help of machines monitoring the states to be controlled?
Biofeedback
This is a state of awareness (alert & non-alert)
Consciousness
Which type of drugs constrict neural functioning (like a snake)?
Exs: Alcohol & Opiates
Depressants
What is the human internal biological clock that resets every 24 hrs, & regulates bodily functions?
Circadian Rhythm
Which stage of sleep is the deepest, comes every 90 mins, & most of our sleep time is in this stage?
Stage 4: REM
What is the focusing of attention to clear one’s mind and produce relaxation?
Meditation
Which sleep disorder consists of frequent interruptions of breathing (snoring) causing difficulty sleeping?
Sleep Apnea
Which type of drug speed up neural functioning? "Uppers"
Exs: Amphetamines & Methamphetamines
Stimulants
Which famous psychologists wrote a book on Dream Interpretations & how are dreams containing hidden meanings of our life?
Sigmund Freud
How many hours of sleep do babies/infants need?
16+
This is an example of biofeedback that measures skin conductivity (electricity) which changes with sweat production & reflects emotional arousal
Skin Conductance Response (SCR)
Person craves it even when experiencing negative symptoms, & may suggest a substance use disorder.
Addiction
What is the name/label of drugs that stimulates brain activity, but gives feelings of relaxation?
Mixed stimulant-depressant
Addiction or Tolerance?
When your brain adapts to the drug, you need larger doses of it to get the effects.
Tolerance
Which sleep disorder consists of prolonged periods of the inability to sleep? Different types & can lead to extreme sleepiness the next day.
What 2 disorders does Biofeedback help with?
PTSD: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
ADHD: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Which stimulant drug is just as addictive as heroin, and reaches your brain 2X faster than heroin.
Nicotine
What is name/label of most painkillers, heroin, & morphine? Effects are a decrease in pain & unpleasant withdrawals.
Opiates
List 3 uses of Hypnosis.
Entertainment
Has serious uses in medical & therapeutic settings (reduce pain)
Memory can be aided or enhanced in changing unwanted behaviors like overeating, smoking, phobias
Remember things that you have seen- Helps solve crimes