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moment to moment awareness of ourselves and our environment

Consciousness

we are awake and aware of our thoughts, emotions, and perceptions

Waking Consciousness

sleeping, dreaming, coma, drug use, hypnosis

Altered States of Consciousness

fifth stage of sleep


20% sleep time


increased heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing


rapid back-and-forth eye movement


where most dreams occur

REM Sleep

dreams represent unconscious wishes of the dreamer (Freud)

Unconscious Wish Fulfillment Theory

actual wishes, disguised

Latent Content of Dreams

elements of the dream which we remember

Manifest Content of Dreams

dreams permit information that is critical for our daily survival to be reconsidered and reprocessed during sleep

Dreams for Survival Theory

brain produces random electrical energy during REM sleep that stimulates memories lodged in various portions of the brain


J. Allan Hobson

Activation-Synthesis Theory

biological processes that occur regularly on approximately a 24 hour cycle


circa diem (around the day)


sleep/wake cycle


body temp, hormone production, BP

Circadian Rhythm

trancelike state of heightened susceptibility to the suggestions of others

Hypnosis

viewing hypnosis as an altered state involving a dissociation of consciousness

Dissociatio Theories of Hypnosis

hypnotic experiences result from expectations of people who are motivated to take on the role of being hypnotized

Social-Cognitive Theories of Hypnosis

learned technique for refocusing attention that brings about an altered state of consciousness

Meditation

any substance that alters consciousness

Drugs

induce an altered state of consciousness


influence a person's emotions, perceptions, and behavior

Psychoactive Drugs

produce a biological or psychological dependence


withdrawal leads to cravings

Addictive Drugs


have an arousal effect on the central nervous system


cocaine and amphetamines, caffeine

Stimulants

drugs that slow down the nervous system by causing neurons to fire more slowly


alcohol and barbiturates, rohypnol

Depressants

increase relaxation and relieve pain and anxiety


heroin and morphine

Narcotics

producing hallucinations


cannabis and LSD, MDMA, marijuana

Hallucinogens