Chapter 4

States of Consciousness

Define and give examples of Circadian rhythms.

What is Jet lag and how does it affect you?

What is the Best way to Shift sleep schedules?

Explain the process of getting sleepy. Include:

suprachiasmic nucleus (“SCN”.)

melatonin

pineal gland

Why do we sleep? Explain the following theories.

repair and restoration theory

Evolutionary theory or Energy Conservation theory

What happens in REM?

What are the Sleep cycles?

How does sleep affect Memory?

Describe the following disorders:

Insomnia

Sleep apnea

Narcolepsy

Sleep talking

Sleep walking / somnambulism

Nightmares

Night terrors

periodic limb movement disorder (“restless leg syndrome.”)

What do Dreams mean? Use the following theories.

Freud’s approach

Manifest

Latent

Activation-Synthesis theory

cognitive theory

What is Hypnosis and what does it allow/cause a person to do?

Give the effects and examples of the following types of drugs.

Stimulants

Depressants

Narcotics

Marijuana

What is physical dependence and

psychological dependence? What makes them similar/different?