PSYC 2000 Chapter : Chapter 4
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Altered state of consciousness: state in which there is a shift in the quality or pattern of mental activity as compared to waking consciousness, what are some things that alter our state of consciousness. 90% goes: regulates melatonin via pineal gland by sensing fading light. (esp blue waves) gland: emergency! adrenaline: muscles adenosine decreased neuron firing in brain, sleepy, caffeine blocks adenosine increased neuron firing pituitary, can be disrupted during transcontinental flights or change in shifts. Other factors: serotonin, temperature, alcohol, sleeping pills (decrease rem) Sleep and alcohol: even if you sleep a full night after drinking, you may not feel rested in the morning. Alcohol lightens sleep and suppresses rem (an important stage of sleep: disrupts the total time you are asleep. You may wake up frequently throughout the night and have problems falling back asleep as the alcohol works through your system: increases the prevalence of pre-existing sleep disorders (ex: sleep apnea)
