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exam 2
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Psychology
Undergraduate 1
10/18/2008

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circadian rhythm? example?
Definition
biological rhythm with a period of about 24 hrs.

example- sleep wake cycle
Term
melatonin
Definition
responds to light and dark, connections within eye
Term
seasonal effective disorder?
Definition
during winter time feelings of sadness, laziness, drowsiness. treated by phototherapy
Term
how does exercise effect mood?
Definition
helps to elevate your mood, increased stability to be able to relax, increased levels of seratonin, produce less muscle tension
Term
narcolepsy
Definition
individual is subject to irresistible and unpredictable daytime attacks of sleepness or actual sleep, lasting from 5 to 30 mins.
Term
sleep apnea
Definition
breathing periodically stops for a few moments, causing person to choke and gasp.
Term
insomnia
Definition
inability to obtain sufficient sleep, esp. when chronic; difficulty in falling or staying asleep; sleeplessness.
Term
4 different stages of sleep
Definition
stage1-unconcious/concious on edge
stage2-minor noises will wake u up
stage3-breating, pulse starts to slow down, muscles relax, heart arouses
stage4-really deep sleep, vigorous shaking may not interrupt. 30-90mins
Term
sleep spindles? when do they occur
Definition
brain emits occasional short bursts of rapid, high-peaking waves called sleep spindles in stage 2
Term
manifest content
Definition
acutal images in dreams you experience in everyday life
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latent content
Definition
symbolic meaning, "hidden" content
Term
current concerns dreams
Definition
dreams related to current concerns in life
Term
hypnosis
Definition
procedure in which a practioner suggests changes in perceptions, sensations, thoughts, feelings, and behavior of a subject
Term
can everyone be hypnotized?
Definition
everyone cannot be hypnotized if they do not have the willingness to be. near to impossible if not willing
Term
how do hypnotically susceptible ppl differ from others?
Definition
better able to focus attention, ignore distractions, active imaginations, fantasize, more possible attitude twds hypnosis
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role theory
Definition
not altered state of consciousness. ppl hyp. merely following wut they are told to do
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state theory
Definition
hyp. creates altered state of conciousness, ppl tht r hyp. produce dramatic effects. ex. being insensitive to pain
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dissociation theory
Definition
combo of role and state theory, believe being hyp is not special state of consciousness, normal thoughts and ideas break apart. splitting of conciousness
Term
psychoactive drugs. What is the most important factor that we discussed in class
Definition
alters state of consciousness: mood, thinking, memory.

Environmental settings
Term
major classifications of drugs, and examples of each
Definition
stimulants-speeds up central nervous system-caffine, nicotine, speed, cocaine.
depressants- slows down central nervous system. alcohol, tranquilizers, habituates.
opiates-painrelievers. opium, morphine, herione
psychedelics-disrupts normal thought, hallucinations. LSD, mushrooms
Term
diff in cns functioning in stimulants and depressants
Definition
stimulants-speeds up cns
depressants-slows down cns
Term
what things can influence reaction in psychoactive drug?
Definition
chemical properties, physical condition, prior experience with drug, environmental setting, mental set, person's expectations and motives for taking the drug
Term
which drug has the most severe withdrawal symptoms?
Definition
barbituates
Term
purpose of opium?
Definition
induce sleep and reduce pain
Term
What do our biological clocks govern?
Definition
Sleep cycle, body temp, monthly period
Term
What part of our brain controls circadian rhythms?
Definition
SCN
Term
What did research say about people who are night owls
Definition
What type of behavior are they more likely to display? More likely to be antisocial, or develop it
Term
What is the major theory for the need for sleep?
Definition
Repair and rejuvenate body
Term
What does research say about sleep and weight?
Definition
If ur obese ur more likely to have insomnia and sleep disorders, more likely to snore.
Term
Do you dream according to which part of your brain is firing? What is an example of that?
Definition
Yes, depending on wut ur dreaming of is the part of brain that is working
Term
What are the major arguments against legalizing marijuana?
Definition
Don’t wanna legalize think is gateway drug, and it is addictive
Term
What health benefits does marijuana serve, according to proponents of legalizing marijuana?
Definition
Asthma and curing nausea from chemo
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