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Intro. to Psych. Exam 1-Chapter 3
MBI-Hamilton-Exploring Psychology-Chapter 3
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Psychology
Undergraduate 2
10/04/2011

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duel processing
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the principle that information is often simultaneously processed.
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Consciousness
Definition
our awareness of ourselves and our environment
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selective attention
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the focusing of conscious awareness on a particular stimulus
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inattentional blindness
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failing to see visible objects when our attention is directed elsewhere
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change blindness
Definition
failing to notice changes in the environment
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circadian rhythm
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the biological clock; regular bodily rhythms (for example, of temperature and wakefulness) that occur on a 24-hour cycle
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REM sleep
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rapid eye movement sleep; a recurring sleep stage during which vivid dreams commonly occur. Also known as paradoxical sleep, because the muscles are relaxed (except for minor twitches) but other body systems are active.
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alpha waves
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the relatively slow brain waves of a relaxed, awake state
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sleep
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periodic, natural loss of consciousness--as distinct from unconsciousness resulting from a coma, general anesthesia, or hibernation
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hallucinations
Definition
false sensory experiences such as seeing something in the absence of an external visual stimulus.
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delta waves
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the large, slow brain waves associated with deep sleep
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Stages of Sleep
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Stage one: slowed breathing and irregular brain waves. may experience hallucinations.
Stage 2: characterized by the periodic appearance of sleep spindles--bursts of rapid, rhythmic brainwave activity
Stage 3: transitional
Stage 4: deep sleep, delta waves
REM sleep: about an hour after we fall asleep, for 10 min.
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sleep is for...
Definition
1. Helping us recuperate
2. making memories
3. creative thinking
4. plays a role in the growth process
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insomnia
Definition
recurring problems in falling asleep or staying asleep
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narcolepsy
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a sleep disorder characterized by uncontrollable sleep attacks. The sufferer may slip directly into REM sleep at the most inopportune times.
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sleep apnea
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a sleep disorder characterized by temporary cessations of breathing during sleep and repeated momentary awakenings.
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night terrors
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a sleep disorder characterized by high arousal and an appearance of being terrified; unlike nightmares, night terrors occur during Stage 4 sleep, within 2 or 3 hours of falling asleep, and are seldom remembered.
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dreams
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a sequence of images, emotions, and thoughts passing through a sleeping person's mind. Dreams are notable for their hallucinatory imagery, discontinuities, and incongruities, and for the dream's delusional acceptance of the content and later difficulties remembering it.
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manifest content
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According to Freud, the remembered story line of a dream (as distinct from its latent, or hidden manifest content)
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latent content
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according to Freud, the underlying meaning of a dream (as distinct from its manifest content).
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why do we dream?
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Information-processing: To file away memories
Physiological: to develop and preserve neural pathways.
Activation- synthesis: to make sense of neural static.
Freud: To satisfy our own wishes.
To reflect cognitive development
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REM rebound
Definition
the tendency for REM sleep to increase following REM sleep deprivation (created by repeated awakenings during REM sleep.)
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Hynosis
Definition
a social interaction in which one person (the hypnotist) suggests to another (the subject) that certain perceptions, feelings, thoughts, or behaviors will spontaneously occur
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Posthypnotic suggestions
Definition
a suggestion, made during a hypnosis session to carried out after the subject is no longer hypnotized; used by some clinicians to help control undesired symptoms and behaviors..
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dissociation (divided consciousness theory)
Definition
a split in consciousness, which allows some thoughts and behaviors to occur simultaneously with others.
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soicial influence theory
Definition
rather than divided consciousness of dissociation is just a trust and absorption with the hypnotists role.
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psychoactive drugs
Definition
chemical substance that alters perceptions and moods
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tolerance
Definition
the diminishing effect with regular use of the same dose of a drug, requiring the user to take larger and larger doses before experiencing the drug's effect.
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withdrawal
Definition
the discomfort and distress that follow discontinuing the use of an addictive drug
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physical dependence
Definition
a physiological need for a drug marked by unpleasant withdrawal symptoms when the drug is discontinued.
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psychological dependence
Definition
a psychological need to use a drug, such as to relieve negative emotions
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addiction
Definition
compulsive drug craving and use, despite adverse consequences.
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depressants
Definition
drugs (such as alcohol, barbiturates, and opiates) that reduce neural activity and slow body functions.
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barbiturates
Definition
drugs that depress the activity of the central nervous system, reducing anxiety but impairing memory and judgement.
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opiates
Definition
opium and its derivatives, such as morphine and heroin, they depress neural activity, temporarily lessening pain and anxiety.
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stimulants
Definition
drugs (such as caffeine, nicotine, amphetamines, and even more powerful cocaine, Ecstasy, and methamphetamine) that excite neural activity and speed up body functions.
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aphetamines
Definition
drugs that stimulate neural activity, causing speeded-up body functions and associated energy and mood changes.
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methamphetamine
Definition
a powerfully addictive drug that stimulates the CNS, with speeded-up body functions and associated energy and mood changes; over time, appears to reduce baseline dopamine levels.
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Ecstasy (MDMA)
Definition
a synthetic stimulant and mild hallucinogen. Produces euphoria and social intimacy, but with short-term health risks and longer-term harm to serotonin-producing neurons and to mood and cognition.
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hallucinogens
Definition
psychedelic (mind-manifesting) drugs, such as LSD, that distort perceptions and evoke sensory images in the absence of sensory input.
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LSD
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a powerful hallucinogenic drug; aka acid.
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near-death experience
Definition
an altered state of consciousness reported after a close brush with death; often similar to drug-induced hallucinations.
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THC
Definition
the active ingredient in marijuana; triggers a variety of effects including mild hallucinations.
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