Psychology

Chapter 3 Consciousness

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This flashcard set introduces primary school students to the basics of psychology, focusing on consciousness, sleep, and drugs. It explores different states of consciousness like REM sleep, alertness, and the impact of drugs on perception and neural activity. The flashcards also cover sleep disorders, the benefits of sleep, and the distinction between conscious and unconscious processes. Ideal for young learners, this set helps build a foundation in understanding the mind and its functions.

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most likely to remember a dream if what

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traits of narcolepsy

sudden overwhelming sleepiness

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how many people does sleep apnea affect

1/20 people

classifications of drugs

depressants

stimulants

hallucinogens

this class of drug slows neural activity

depressants

examples of depressants

alcohol, barbiturates, opiates

this class of drug quickens neural activity

stimulants

ex of stimulants

nicotine

cocaine

meth

ecstasy

this class of drug distorts sensory perceptions

hallucinogens

examples of hallucinogens

mushrooms

LSD

weed

ecstasy

consciousness is

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alertness

self-awareness

having free will

a persons's mental content, thoughts, and imaginings

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consciousness

being able to make a "conscious" decision

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having free will

the ability to think about self

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self-awareness

being awake vs. being unconscious

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alertness

"our awareness of ourselves and our environment"

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consciousness

two problems of consciousness

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the easy problem

the hard problem

when are we conscious, when are we not conscious?

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the easy problem

what constitues your subjective experience

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the hard problem

how can we distinguish one consciousness from another

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hard problem

can investigate by comparing physiological changes in the brain when state of consciousness is shifted

the easy problem

ways consciousness can change psychologically

daydreaming

meditation

hypnosis

physiological ways consciousness can change

dreaming

hallucination

drowsiness

dual track mind

conscious and unconscious

"high" track

conscious

"low" track

unconscious

our minds take deliberate actions we know what we are doing

conscious

examples of conscious mind

problem solving, naming an object, defining a work

our minds perform automatic actions, often without being aware of them

unconscious

examples of unconscious mind

walking, acquiring phobias, processing sensory details into perceptions and memories

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most likely to remember a dream if what

wake up during REM sleep

sleep disorders

insomnia

narcolepsy

sleep apnea

traits of insomnia

inability to fall asleep

waking up mid-night

traits of narcolepsy

sudden overwhelming sleepiness

traits of sleep apnea

no breathing for about a minute

disrupts normal sleep patters

how many people does sleep apnea affect

1/20 people

classifications of drugs

depressants

stimulants

hallucinogens

this class of drug slows neural activity

depressants

examples of depressants

alcohol, barbiturates, opiates

this class of drug quickens neural activity

stimulants

ex of stimulants

nicotine

cocaine

meth

ecstasy

this class of drug distorts sensory perceptions

hallucinogens

examples of hallucinogens

mushrooms

LSD

weed

ecstasy

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