Psychology Chapter on Consciousness and Dreams

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What is the definition of consciousness?

Awareness of oneself and one's environment

What is the definition of preconscious or subconscious?

Information that is not conscious but is retrievable into conscious awareness.

What is the definition of unconscious?

Reservoir of mostly unacceptable thoughts, wishes, feelings, and memories of which we are unaware but which influences our behavior.

What analogy is used by Freud to describe consciousness?

Iceberg Signup and view all the answers

What is dream analysis?

A psychoanalytic technique in which the therapist interprets the symbolic meaning of the client's dreams. Signup and view all the answers

According to Freud, what is the remembered story line of a dream called?

Manifest content Signup and view all the answers

According to Freud, what is the underlying meaning of a dream called?

Latent content Signup and view all the answers

What kind of cycles occur in our bodies on a yearly basis?

Annual cycles Signup and view all the answers

What kind of cycles occur every month?

28-day cycles Signup and view all the answers

What is a circadian rhythm?

A 24-hour rhythm, such as the body clock (body temperature and wakefulness) Signup and view all the answers

What is the length of a sleep cycle?

90 minutes Signup and view all the answers

What is subliminal messaging?

A signal or message designed to pass below the normal limits of perception Signup and view all the answers

What is product placement?

Application of subliminal messaging used by advertisers to influence consumers Signup and view all the answers

What is REM sleep?

Unique phase of sleep distinguishable by random/rapid movement of the eyes, accompanied with low muscle tone throughout the body, and the propensity of the sleeper to dream vividly Signup and view all the answers

What is sleep deprivation?

Any significant loss of sleep, resulting in problems in concentration, irritability, and increased risk to physical health Signup and view all the answers

What is an altered state of consciousness?

Any state which is significantly different from a normative waking beta wave state Signup and view all the answers

What is hypnosis?

A state of highly focused attention or concentration, often associated with relaxation, and heightened suggestibility Signup and view all the answers

What is meditation?

The focusing of attention to a particular stimulus such as breathing or a mantra, which produces relaxation Signup and view all the answers

What kind of drugs increase activity of the body?

Stimulants Signup and view all the answers

What type of drugs alter perception of reality?

Hallucinogens Signup and view all the answers

What kind of drugs lower neurotransmission levels?

Depressants are drugs that slow down the central nervous system, leading to effects such as relaxation, drowsiness, and reduced anxiety. Signup and view all the answers

What type of drugs relieve pain and induce sleep?

Narcotics Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Consciousness

Consciousness is awareness of oneself and one's environment.
Preconscious/subconscious information is not currently conscious but retrievable.
The unconscious is a reservoir of unacceptable thoughts, wishes, and memories influencing behavior.
Freud used the "iceberg" analogy to describe consciousness.

Dream Analysis

Dream analysis is a psychoanalytic technique interpreting dream symbolism.
Manifest content is the remembered dream story.
Latent content is the underlying meaning of a dream.

Biological Rhythms

Annual cycles include phenomena like seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
28-day cycles are exemplified by menstruation.
Circadian rhythms are 24-hour cycles, like the body clock.
90-minute cycles are linked to sleep.

Altered States of Consciousness

Subliminal messaging is designed for perception below normal limits.
Product placement uses subliminal messaging to influence consumers.
Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep involves rapid eye movement, low muscle tone, and vivid dreams.
Sleep deprivation negatively affects concentration, mood, and physical health.
Altered states of consciousness differ from normal waking states.

Specific Altered States

Hypnosis involves focused attention and heightened suggestibility.
Meditation focuses attention, leading to relaxation.

Drugs and Consciousness

Stimulants increase activity and are pleasurable.
Hallucinogens alter perception of reality.
Depressants lower neurotransmission and reduce arousal.
Narcotics relieve pain and induce sleep.

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Explore the intricate theories of consciousness and dream analysis in this quiz. Learn about various states of consciousness, biological rhythms, and the significance of dreams in psychoanalysis. Test your understanding of these psychological concepts and their implications for behavior.