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Slow-wave sleep

Unit 5 AP Psychology

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UNIT 5: STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS When we are awake we are in a state of consciousness which is defined by our awareness of ourselves and our surroundings The iceberg example is used a means of explaining Freud?s theorem of the levels of consciousness- conscious, subconscious, unconscious Biological Rhythms Annual Cycles: seasonal variations (bears hibernation, seasonal affective disorder) 28 day cycles: menstrual cycle. 24 hour cycle: our circadian rhythm 90 minute cycle: sleep cycles. Circadian Rhythm Our 24 hour biological clock. Our body temperature and awareness changes throughout the day. It is best to take a test or study during your circadian peaks. Sleep Stages There are 5 identified stages of sleep. It takes about 90-100 minutes to pass through the 5 stages.

Unit 5 (Myers)

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SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1AP Psychology Name Unit V: Consciousness Homework Assignments Read the assigned pages of your textbook for understanding of the content. To do this you need to (1) answer the provided guided reading questions OR (2) take notes on your own. You do NOT need to do both! Module 22: pages 218-222 Define consciousness. Consciousness is our awareness of ourselves and our environment What is hypnosis? Can anyone experience it? Hypnosis is a social interaction in which one person responds to another person?s suggestion that certain perception, feelings, thoughts, or behaviors will spontaneously occur. To some extent, we are all open to suggestion, some just more than others. Can hypnosis enhance the recall of forgotten events?
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