Chapt 7

What is LSD likely to produce ?

Hallucinations

What is an immediate effect of ecstasy?

High blood pressures, overheating, dehydration

How is age regression helpful in hypnosis ?

Hypnotists tricks the subject into believing they can recall past events from childhood

Consciousness

Our awareness of ourselves and our environment

What are the symptoms of LSD use?

Out of body experiences

Whay occurrence provides the clearest indication of a drug addiction?

Physical dependence , craving , shakes , withdrawal symptoms

Monism

Presumption that mind and body are difference aspects of the same thing

In what level of sleep does sleep talking usually occur

Stage 2

Dualism

The presumption that mind and body are two distinct entitles

What is night terrors?

A sleep disorder characterized by high arousal and appearance of being terrified

What is sleep apnea?

A sleep disorder characterized by temporary cessations of breathing

What happens when a person experiences a vivid dream?

Arousal, paralysis

What part of sleep are alpha waves associated with?

Awake, relaxed

What psychology school of thought avoided the study of consciousness in the early 20th century

Behaviourism

What does sleep contribute to?

Better memory, body, concentration, immune system

What is cardiac rhythm ?

Biological clock, regular bodily rhythms

What drugs are stimulants?

Caffeine, cocaine, nicotine, ecstasy

How is posthypnotic suggestion used in hypnosis ?

Carried out after subject is no longer hypnotized , helps control undesired symptoms

Drug tolerance

Diminishing effect of regular use of an addictive drug

What are unpleasant withdrawal symptoms a sign of?

Discontinued use of an addictive drug

What occurs during REM sleep?

Dreams, rapid eye movements