PSYC 2000 Chapter : Study Guide Psych Test 2
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The awareness of the sensations, thought, and feelings being experienced at a given moment: what is a normal state of consciousness versus an altered state of consciousness? (p. 137 in your text). How do we know the fate of the unattended material (hint: dichotic listening tasks): briefly describe the stages of sleep. Stage 1: lasts a few minutes, brain slows, breathing more regular, hr slows, easily awakened. Stage 2: lasts about 20 minutes, sleep spindles, definitely asleep, relatively easily awakened. Stage 3: lasts a few minutes, transitional stage between light and deep sleep. Night terrors- usually in stage 4 of sleep within 2-3 hours of falling asleep, usually happen with children, heightened sense of being terrified. Basically, what are the effects of sleep deprivation: compare and contrast the theories of why we dream. Think back to the idea of consciousness and awareness. Social influence theory: imaginative actors playing a role. Explain: what is substance abuse, define withdrawal and tolerance.
