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Consciousness, Sleep, and Drugs: A Psychological Exploration - Prof. Lori Jackson, Study Guides, Projects, Research of Psychology

This chapter delves into the nature of consciousness, contrasting it with subconscious processes. It explores the content and functions of daydreams, fantasies, and biological rhythms, as well as the cyclical nature and functions of sleep. The document also discusses major sleep disorders, the content and functions of dreams, hypnosis, and the controversy surrounding its use as an altered state of consciousness. Additionally, it covers the physiological and psychological effects of depressants, stimulants, and hallucinogens, and the factors contributing to drug use.

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Download Consciousness, Sleep, and Drugs: A Psychological Exploration - Prof. Lori Jackson and more Study Guides, Projects, Research Psychology in PDF only on Docsity! CHAPTER 7 (OBJECTIVES): STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS 1. Discuss the nature of consciousness and its significance in the history of psychology. 2. Contrast conscious and subconscious information processing 3. Discuss the content and potential functions of daydreams and fantasies. 4. Discuss the importance of seasonal, monthly, and daily biological rhythms. 5. Describe the cyclical nature and possible functions of sleep. 6. Identify the major sleep disorders. 7. Discuss the content and possible functions of dreams. 8. Discuss hypnosis, noting the behavior of hypnotized people and claims regarding its uses. 9. Discuss the controversy over whether hypnosis is an altered state of consciousness. 10. Discuss the nature of drug dependence and identify some common misconceptions about addiction. 11. Describe the physiological and psychological effects of depressants, stimulants, and hallucinogens.
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