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Myers Psychology for AP Chapter 5 Dreams and Consciousness Flashcards

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1419753591DreamsImages/Emotions/Thoughts like hallucinations in sleep. Difficulty remembering them. Used to maybe satisfy wishes, file memories, develop pathways, make sense of mental static, or reflect on development.0
1419753592REM ReboundWhen deprived of REM sleep, next sleep has more REM sleep.1
1419753593HypnosisHypnotist suggests behavior to another that spontaneously occurs. Increased suggestibility state.2
1419753594Posthypnotic SuggestionsSuggestions made in hypnosis that carry on after spell breaks. Used to control behavior and symptoms.3
1419753595Stage 4 SleepDelta Waves. Hard to awaken.4
1419753596NREM SleepStages 1-4 sleep5
1419753597InsomniaReoccurring problems with sleeping6
1419753598EcstasyMDMA. Mild hallucinogen and stimulent7
1419753599HallucinogensMake hallucinations. LSD, with effects like a near death experience, and marijuana.8
1419753600Physical DependencePhysical pain and cravings with withdrawal9
1419753601Psychological DependencePsychological need for a drug10
1419753602AddictionCompulsive cravings for a negative substance11
1419753603CognitionMental processes12
1419753604DissociationSplit between consciousness levels. Occurs during hypnosis13
1419753605Psychoactive DrugsChemicals that change perceptions and moods through synapses14
1419753606Selective AttentionBeing distracted from pain by something else, blocks it out.15
1419753607ToleranceDiminishing effect of a drug, requires larger doses to get same effect.16
1419753608WithdrawalDistress or illness following the end of using a drug17
1419753609Night TerrorsHigh arousal and terror in stage 4 sleep. Not remembered.18
1419753610Manifest contentFrom Freud. Remembered storyline of a dream19
1419753611Latent ContentFrom Freud. Dream's underlying message20
1419753612AmphetaminesCocaine and Ecstasy. Increased heartbeat, breathing, and energy.21
1419753613MethamphetamineGreater affects than amphetamines. Meth22
1419753614CaffeineWidely consumed. Doesn't last long. Over time, can have withdrawal.23
1419753615NicotineCigarettes. Very addictive and dangerous24
1419753616SleepReoccurring loss in consciousness. Helps body recuperate, make memories, and plays a role in growth.25
1419753617NarcolepsyPeriodic overwhelming sleepiness.26
1419753618Sleep ApneaTemporary lack of breathing during sleep.27
1419753619AlcoholDisinhibits, slows processing, memory disruption, reduced self-awareness.28
1419753620BarbiturateTranquilizers. Mimic effects of alcohol.29
1419753621OpiatesOpium and heroin. With time will stop body from making endorphins.30
1419753622Stage 3 SleepTransition stage31
1419753623Delta WavesLarge and slow waves that occur in stage 4 sleep.32
1419753624DepressantsAlcohol, Barbiturates, and opiates. Calm and slow body.33
1419753625Sleep SpindlesBursts of rapid and rhythmic brain wave activity that happen in stage 2 sleep.34
1419753626Stage 2 sleepHave sleep spindles and sleeptalking. Now truly asleep.35
1419753627Alpha wavesSlow waves when relaxed but still awake.36
1419753628HallucinationsFalse sensory experiences37
1419753629Stage 1 sleepHallucinations and hypnagogic feelings. Very brief38
1419753630HypnagogicFalling or floating feeling39
1419753631ConsciousnessAwareness of ourselves and environment40
1419753632Circadian Rhythm24 hour biological clock.41
1419753633Suprachiasmatic NucleusCauses pinal gland to either produce sleep causing melatonin or stop it to make circadian rhythm.42
1419753634REM SleepRapid Eye Movement sleep, dreams occur. Body relaxed, other systems active.43
1419753635StimulantsC affine , nicotine. Arouse and excite body and neural paths.44

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