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Sleep and Hypnosis Ch.5
Sleep and Hypnosis Ch.5
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Psychology
12th Grade
12/13/2008

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Term
Sleep Deprevation
Definition

loss of sleep is correlated to decreased performance

 

sleep depravation

a) go without sleep for a long period

b) less than usual sleep for a period of several night

Term
Amount of sleep
Definition

amount of sleep varies with age and individual

 

short naps have found to increase performnce rather that 1 long sleep

Term
Schedule When?
Definition

changes in sleep schedule can affect behavior negatively

 

it has been noted that regular sleep schedule is just as important amount of sleep

Term
What do the first four stages of sleep have in common?
Definition
NREM Non-rapid eye movement
Term
What stage has rapid eye movement?
Definition
stage 5
Term
How many cycles occur each night?
Definition

average 4 to 5 cycles each night

 

each cycle less and less time in deep sleep and more in lighter sleep

Term
Decribe Stage 1 of Sleep
Definition
a) duration 10 minutes
b) signs: (1) irregular breathing goes down (2) relaxation of muscles (3) decreased heart beat (4) loss of passing time
Term
Describe Stage 2 of Sleep
Definition
a) duration 30 minutes
b) signs (1) alternating burst of high and low brain waves (2) rolling of eyes from side to side
Term
Describe Stage 3 of Sleep
Definition
a) duration of 10 minutes
b) signs (1) EEG pattern large, slow waves (2) dreaming starts but not engrained in memory
Term
Describe Stage 4 in Sleep
Definition
a) duration of 1 hour decreasing with cycles
b) signs (1) deep sleep (2) restoration of chemicals to brain occurs (3) walking or talking in sleep occurs
Term
Describe Stage 5 in Sleep
Definition
a) revert back to 1st level
b) differences
(1) eye movement apparent- vigorous R.E.M.
(2) fluctuant blood pressure
(3) irregular breathing
(4) voluntary movement not possible
(5) muscle twitching occurs
(6) pupil size changes
Term
What is dreaming indicated by?
Definition
rapid eye movement
Term
how long does a dream last?
Definition

lasts few minutes to 1 hour increases with cycles

 

average 25 minutes

Term
Dreaming in 3 to 4 years of age
Definition
Animals and home
Term
Dreaming in 5 to 6 years of age
Definition

activities and feelings

 

1) girls dreams more pleasant

2) boys have nightmares

3) girls participate more in dreams

Term
Dreaming in ages 7 to 8
Definition
boys unpleasant dreams
Term
Dreaming in ages 9 to 10
Definition
school settings and happiness
Term
Dreaming in ages 11-12
Definition

people their own age

 

boys dreams more aggressive

Term
Dreaming is ages 13-14
Definition
increase in dreams in which people are angry
Term
Why is dreaming a necessity?
Definition
a) prevention of dreams caused behavior changes in waking hours
(1) irritable, lack of concentration and memory lapses
b) 1st 4 stages- physical restoration
stage 5- psychological restoration
Term
What are the characteristics of Hypnosis?
Definition
unusual state of consciousness that has some features in common with sleep
Term
Define Hypnosis
Definition
differing techniques, however all involve the narrowing of attention so that subjects are aware only of what hypnotist is saying to them.
Term
List the Reactions to hypnosis
Definition
- hypnotized people can't tell the difference between real and sugested physical pain
- ability to recall facts from far back even though consciously they may not e able to
- cannot recall facts that they have never known
- are only focused on subjects brought up by hypnotist
- cannot recall experience during hypnotic state if told not to remember
Term
Hypnosis Uses
Definition
- reduction of suffering and discomfort
- replacement to chemical anesthetic
- treament of psychological disturbances
- used to locate lost items
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