Psych Chapter 5 consciousness

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Sensory awareness

being aware of things outside yourself is an example of consciousness.

Direct Inner awareness

imagining something from the past (favorite food from childhood) as an example of consciousness

Nonconscious level

biological functions such as blood pressure exist on this level.

Circadian rhythm

A sequence of bodily changes occurs every 24 hours.

Stage 1 Sleep

Lightest stage of sleep.

REM sleep

The most vivid dreams occur during…

Meditation

Narrowing of consciousness that leads to relaxation.

Biofeedback

The method through which people have learned to control some bodily functions such as heart rate.

Addiction

when the person has to use the substance in order to feel normal again.

Morphine

Example of a narcotic

produces hallucinations.

LSD

Detoxification

Drug addiction treatment that involves the removal of the poisonous substance from the body.

Preconcious

The level of consciousness at which information van be recalled if necessary.

Insomnia

The inability to sleep.

Hypnosis

Altered state of consciousness during which people respond to suggestions and behave as though they are in a trance.

Depressants

The type of drugs that slow the activity of the nervous system.

Stimulants

The type of drugs that increase the activity of the nervous system.

As sensory awareness

Smelling a freshly baked pie is an example of consciousness

Nonconscious

At which level of consciousness do basic biological functions, such as breathing occur?

Stage 1

Which is the stage of lightest sleep?

REM Sleep

During which stage of sleep do people dream

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A person who falls asleep at any time

It is part of hypnosis

Which of the following statements does NOT describe meditation?

Biofeedback

Which of the following might provide relief from tension headaches?

Depressants

Alcohol, heroin, and Codeine

Hallucinations

Using marijuana might cause.

Detoxification

The treatment for drug abuse that involves removal of poisonous substance from the body is

Sensory Awareness, Direct Inner Awareness, Sense of Self

What are the three meanings of consciousness?

Less stress, revive body

What are two reasons people need sleep?

Depressants, Stimulants, Hallucinogens

Identifying three categories of drugs that affect consciousness

Freudian belief that dreams are reflection of unconsciousness wishes and that people dream in symbol.

Compare the Freudian and biopsychological view of dreams.

by affecting your cell and neurons in your brain by making it fell **Distort Perceptions and Change Moods**

How can drugs affect consciousness