Unit 2: Dreams Flashcards
(16 cards)
Needs for hypnosis
-trusting environment
-rich imagination
-cooperative
Use of hypnosis
-entertainment
-pain reduction
-post hypnotic suggestion
Biofeedback
Learning to control bodily states
Substance abuse disorder
-use more of substance than originally intended
-continuing use despite adverse consequences
-compulsive pattern of use
-physical and psychological dependence
Physical dependence
-changes of normal body function
-withdrawal
-change in appetite, hallucinations,nausea, DT’s
Psychological dependence
-emotional need for drug
-may relive psychological distress
Psychoactive drugs
-interact with central nervous system to alter mood, perception, and behaviour
-molecules act as neurotransmitters
Agonists
-drug that mimics or strengthens activity of neurotransmitters
Antagonists
-drugs that block the normal activity of the neurotransmitter
Marijuana
-effects everyone different
-not physically addictive
-sensory experiences are augmented
Hallucinogens
-produce hallucinations
-found in plants
-LSD
Opiates
-also known as narcotics
-pain killers
-cause constipation, physical addiction, and stop breathing
-withdrawal produce flu-like symptoms
-heroin
Stimulants
-increase alertness, elevate mood, increase speech and motor activity
-cause irritability, nervousness, headaches, and insomnia
-caffeine and nicotine
Depressant
-sedatives
-slurred speech, blurred vision, impaired judgment and memory
-brain and liver damage
-alcohol
Barbiturates
-calming in small doses, large dose cause sleep
-treat anxiety and insomnia
-OD results in coma or death
Tolerance
Reduced reaction to drug