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Dream Theory
*Unconscious Wish* |
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Fulfillment theory - Freud
Psychoanalytical explanation where dreams represent unconscious wishes the dreamer wants to fulfill
Meaning: Latent content reveals unconscious wishes
Meaning Disguised?: Yes, by manifest content of dreams |
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Dream Theory
*Dreams-for-survival* |
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Evolutionary explanation where information relevant to daily survival is reconsidered and reprocessed
Meaning: Clues to everyday concerns about survival
Meaning Disguised?: Not necessarily |
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Dream Theory
*Activation-synthesis |
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Neuroscience explanation where dreams are the result of random activation of various memories, which are tied together in a logical story line
Meaning: Dream scenario that is constructed is related to dreamer's concerns
Meaning Disguised?: Not necessarily |
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| The question of whether hypnosis represents a different state of consciousness or is similar to normal waking consciousness |
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- Many alternate techniques
- One result: bring about an altered state of consciousness in which attention is refocused |
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| Different Ways Drugs Produce Effects on a Neurological Level |
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Definition
- Blocks release of neurotransmitter
- Blocks receptor for neurotransmitter
- Blocks removal of neurotransmitter
- Enhance release of neurotransmitter
- Enhance by mimicking neurotransmitter |
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Different Categories of Drugs
pg 152 |
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- Stimulants
- Depressants
- Narcotics
- Hallucinogens |
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