Theories & stimulants - AP Psychology

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Theories used in sleep cycle

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Activation theory

your brain is active while your sleeping

  • Cerebral Cortex signals tries to interpret firing neurons on pons


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Consolidation Theory

  • Test method

  • You rest and makes you recap what you studied while sleeping, makes you smarter


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Depressant

  • Alcohol

  • Decreases arousal


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Stimulant

  • Cocaine & Caffeine

  • Energy “jittery”


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Hallucinogens

  • Marijuana

  • Distorted perception and cognitionn


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Opiates / Opioids

  • Heroin & Morphine

  • Pain relief and relaxation