psych 3

An example of conscious deliberate behavior is?

Calling your mother

Your circadian rhythm is a cycle that lasts

24 hours

LSD and mescaline are examples of

hallucinogens

Meditation has been shown to

increase alpha and theta brainwaves

Self awareness refers to our

knowledge of our separateness from other people

The idea of consciousness suggests that we

make choices and consider our actions

The influence of a drug is impacted by all of the following

mood, gender, how the drug is administered, prior experience with the drug

hypnosis is most effective with those who are

open to suggestion

As you fall asleep, and electroencephalogram would show your brainwaves changing from

rapid beta waves to slower alpha waves to even slower theta waves

REM sleep occurs when

we are dreaming

The influence of a drug is impacted by all of the following EXCEPT

weight

In Freud's Theory of Dreams:

Actual dream content is called manifest content and repressed desires are called latent content

Psychoactive drugs that increase the production of the neurotransmitter, GABA, are called

depressants

Altered states of consciousness most commonly occur when we do any of the following except

Concentrate

Stimulants include all of the following

Crystal meth, caffeine, cocaine, nicotine

What is the order of brain waves from fastest to slowest?

Gamma, Beta, Alpha, Theta, Delta

Your breathing and heart rate increase during

REM sleep

Short bursts of brain activity while you are asleep are called

Sleep spindles

Tolerance with a drug can cause

addiction

Stimulants include all of the following EXCEPT

alcohol

Erikson believed that hypnotism works by

communicating with the unconscious mind

Hypnotherapy can be used as an anesthetic because it can

convince the patient that he/she does not feel the pain

During the 3rd and 4th stages of sleep, your brain produces

delta waves

Some psychologist believe that nightmares might be beneficial because

they can help us deal with difficult things in a safe place