2nd Half Of Consioisness Notes

Question 1

Sensory deprivation

Answer 1

Human brain needs to remain active or it will lose its ability to perform

Person will become irritable, lack of concentration, perform simple memory tasks, see in color

Hallucination

Question 2

Meditation

Answer 2

Suppresses activity of sympathetic nervous system

Lowers metabolism, heart rate, and respiration

Used to control chronic pain, stress, drug abuse and to heighten spiritual and sensory awareness

Question 3

Types of meditation

Answer 3

Zen- focus on breathing and body functioning

Sufism- dancing and prayer to reach ASC

Transcendental- repeat a mantra

Question 4

Hypnosis

Answer 4

Patient must want to be hypnotized

Combo of relaxation, focus, and placebo effect

Question 5

Drug altered consciousness

Answer 5

Most addictive drugs- drugs that increase dopamine level

Alcohol has longest history

Psychoactive drugs alter moods and perceptions

Frequent use can lead to substance dependence (addiction)

Question 6

Tolerance

Answer 6

Higher doses of drug are needed to produce its original effect

Question 7

Withdrawal

Answer 7

Physical or psychological effect following discontinued use of a substance