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Chapter 4: The Nature of Consciousness


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Chapter 4: States of Consciousness

  1. The Nature of Consciousness
    1. Consciousness
      1. Controlled processes
      2. Automatic processes
      3. Daydreaming
    2. Altered states of consciousness
  2. Sleep and Dreams
    1. Cycles of sleep and wakefulness
      1. Circadian rhythms
      2. Sleep cycles
        1. beta waves
        2. alpha waves
        3. delta waves
        4. theta waves
        5. sleep spindles
        6. REM sleep
    2. Why we sleep
      1. Repair theory
      2. Ecological theory
    3. Sleep deprivation
    4. Sleep Disorders
      1. Insomnia
      2. Somnabulism
      3. Nightmare/Night terror
      4. Narcolepsy
      5. Sleep apnea
    5. Dreams
      1. Why we dream
        1. wish fulfillment
        2. problem solving
        3. entertainment
        4. meaningless brain states
      2. The nature of dreams
    6. Hypnosis
      1. Features of the hypnotic state
        1. Minimize distractions and increase comfort level
        2. Focus attention
        3. Hypnotist describes sensations to expect
        4. Hypnotist suggests events or feelings that are occurring or are highly likely to occur
      2. Individual differences in hypnosis
      3. Theories of hypnosis
        1. Special cognitive state
        2. Nonstate view
      4. Applications of hypnosis
    7. Psychoactive Drugs and Application
      1. Psychoactive drugs
      2. Addiction
        1. Tolerance
        2. Addiction
        3. Withdrawal
        4. Psychological dependence
      3. Alcohol
      4. Other Psychoactive drugs
        1. Barbiturates
        2. Tranquilizers
        3. Opiates
        4. Stimulants
        5. Cocaine/Crack
        6. Marijuana
        7. Hallucinogens

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