Dreams

Freud

Believed the brain had a large unconscious part that controlled many of our decisions

Wishful Fullfilment

We dream what we want

Activation Synthesis Theory

Dreams are a byproduct of learning and a way of making sense to random brain activity

Revonsuo

Dreaming is a evolutionary defense in which we practice for what to do in the real world

Threat Simulation

Dreams help us prepare for what can happen in the real world

Lucid Dream

When you know you are in a dream

Insomnia

Difficulty falling asleep

Narcolepsy

Suddenly falling asleep, straight to REM Sleep

CPAP Machine

Mask that provides air in sleep

Nightmare

Dream during REM sleep that is unlikeable

Night Terror

A dream you don't like during stages 3 or 4, person wakes up and feels like they are still in the dream

Sleep Walking

No REM Paralysis, so the person is active and can function

Zitgebir

Environmental wakening queue (light is the biggest one)

Light

The blue light or cooler light is the activating light for the SCN

Light Therapy

Blasting light to set your circadian rhythm

Hypnosis

Mesmer, only effects weak, enhances memory, enables experiences of a past life (all myths)