Variations in Consciousness

Question 1

What is consciousness?

Answer 1

awareness of internal and external stimuli, including awareness of self and our thoughts

Question 2

How can we measure consciousness?

Answer 2

via EEG

Question 3

What are Biological rhythms?

Answer 3

periodic fluctuations in physiological functions tied to planetary rhythms

Question 4

What are Circadian rhythms?

Answer 4

There are 24-hour cycles that are influential in the regulation of sleep

Question 5

How are our internal biological clocks reset?

Answer 5

by exposure to light
- This stimulates SCN in the hypothalamus

Question 6

What causes the poor sleep associated with jet lag and rotating work shifts?

Answer 6

being out of sync with the circadian rhythms

Question 7

True or False
Dreams are less exotic than widely assumed

Answer 7

True

Question 8

What can dreams be affected by?

Answer 8

external stimuli and events in one’s life

Question 9

What was Freud’s theory on dreaming?

Answer 9

chief purpose of dreams is wish fulfilment