Consciousness

Question 1

Define Consciousness

Answer 1

A persons subjective experience of themself and the world

Question 2

How many stages of sleep are there?

Answer 2

5 stages, each cycle is ~90 mins

Question 3

Brain waves of the ________ sleep stage are similar to those of wakefulness

Answer 3

REM (stage 5)

Question 4

We spend up to 60% of sleep in stage ____ sleep

Answer 4

stage 2

Question 5

The theory of dreams that includes latent content (true meanings) and manifest content is what

Answer 5

Dream Protection Theory (Freud)

Question 6

The theory that Dreams represent brain activation in sleep an the brains attempt to make sense of the neural signals, is what theory?

Answer 6

Activation-Synthesis Theory

Question 7

The Neurocognitive Theory of dreaming is what?

Answer 7

Dreams relate to waking concerns, reflecting our lived experiences and cognitive capabilities

Question 8

There are four
Altered states of Consciousness, they are:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Answer 8

1. Hallucinations
2. Out of Body Experiences
3. Mystical Experiences
4. Hypnosis

Question 9

Briefly explain what depressants do to the brain

Answer 9

• Slower thinking
• Impaired concentration
• Impaired walking
• Impaired muscular contractions

Question 10

TRUE OR FALSE:
Alcohol has stimulant effects at low levels and depressant effects at high levels

Answer 10

TRUE

Question 11

Briefly explain how stimulants effect the brain

Answer 11

• Increased heart rate
• Increased respiration
• Increased blood pressure

Question 12

Briefly explain what psychedelics do to the brain

Answer 12

Produces alterations in perception, mood, and thought

Question 13

TRUE OR FALSE:
Marijuana is a psychedelic

Answer 13

TRUE