Psychology, 5/e   Wortman, Loftus & Weaver
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Learning Objectives

1. Define consciousness, and describe its cyclical nature.
2. Describe the four stages of sleep, including relevant brain activity during each stage.
3. Describe the REM stage of sleep, and explain why it is called paradoxical sleep.
4. Discuss various explanations for sleep and dreaming.
5. Describe the sleep disorders known as insomnia, sleep apnea, and narcolepsy.
6. Discuss the "magic bullet myth," explain how drugs are distributed throughout the body, and describe the effects of psychoactive drugs.
7. Describe the physiological and behavioral effects of the various stimulants.
8. Describe the physiological and behavioral effects of the various depressants.
9. List the hallucinogenic drugs, and explain their effect on behavior.
10. Describe the physiological benefits of meditation.
11. Discuss the importance of dissociation and hypnotic susceptibility in hypnosis.
12. Identify the most beneficial uses of hypnosis, and discuss its limitations and potential for misuse.
13. Describe three different situations that illustrate dissociation between behavior and awareness of behavior.

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