States of Consciousness - Test November
Understanding consciousness and what it encompasses is critical to an appreciation of what is meant by a given state of consciousness. The study of variations in consciousness includes an examination of the sleep cycle, dreams, hypnosis, circadian rhythms, and the effects of psychoactive drugs.
AP students in psychology should be able to do the following:
- theories of sleep and dreaming;
- symptoms and treatments of sleep disorders.
Vocabulary (click for pdf)
Ppt Presentation (click for pdf)
The Psychology Commune (click to link to website) has self-grading tests to help you practice/review the material.
Try Kaplan's 20-question practice test.
Try the Consciousness Visual Review Guide (click to access) and check the answers (click to access)
Video - How to Sleep Better
Video - Overview of 5 Sleep Stages
Video - Crash Course on Consciousness
Video - Crash Course on Dreaming
Video - Crash Course on Altered States of Consciousness (Hypnosis)
Video - How Do Pain Killers Work?
Article - Marijuana as Addictive as Alcohol
Article - Sparknotes Overview of States of Consciousness
Article - Sleep Paralysis is an Inescapable Waking Nightmare
The links below take you to the Myers textbook resources:
Understanding Consciousness & Hypnosis
*Flashcards - Module 22
*Module 22 Flip It Video - Theories of Hypnosis
Sleep Patterns & Sleep Theory
*Flashcards - Module 23
*Module 23 Flip It Video - REM Sleep
Sleep Deprivation, Sleep Disorders, & Dreams
*Flashcards - Module 24
*Module 24 Flip It Video - Why Do We Dream?
Psychoactive Drugs
*Flashcards - Module 25
*Module 25 Flip It Video - Neurotransmitters and Drugs
*Module 25 Flip It Video - The Psychology of Addiction
States of Consciousness Online Learning Day:
*The Mouse Party
*article about one danger of smoking marijuana
Understanding consciousness and what it encompasses is critical to an appreciation of what is meant by a given state of consciousness. The study of variations in consciousness includes an examination of the sleep cycle, dreams, hypnosis, circadian rhythms, and the effects of psychoactive drugs.
AP students in psychology should be able to do the following:
- Describe various states of consciousness and their impact on behavior.
- Discuss aspects of sleep and dreaming:
- theories of sleep and dreaming;
- symptoms and treatments of sleep disorders.
- Describe historic and contemporary uses of hypnosis (e.g., pain control, psychotherapy).
- Explain hypnotic phenomena (e.g., suggestibility, dissociation).
- Identify the major psychoactive drug categories (e.g., depressants, stimulants) and classify specific drugs, including their psychological and physiological effects.
- Discuss drug dependence, addiction, tolerance, and withdrawal.
- Identify the major figures in consciousness research (e.g., William James, Sigmund Freud, Ernest Hilgard).
Vocabulary (click for pdf)
Ppt Presentation (click for pdf)
The Psychology Commune (click to link to website) has self-grading tests to help you practice/review the material.
Try Kaplan's 20-question practice test.
Try the Consciousness Visual Review Guide (click to access) and check the answers (click to access)
Video - How to Sleep Better
Video - Overview of 5 Sleep Stages
Video - Crash Course on Consciousness
Video - Crash Course on Dreaming
Video - Crash Course on Altered States of Consciousness (Hypnosis)
Video - How Do Pain Killers Work?
Article - Marijuana as Addictive as Alcohol
Article - Sparknotes Overview of States of Consciousness
Article - Sleep Paralysis is an Inescapable Waking Nightmare
The links below take you to the Myers textbook resources:
Understanding Consciousness & Hypnosis
*Flashcards - Module 22
*Module 22 Flip It Video - Theories of Hypnosis
Sleep Patterns & Sleep Theory
*Flashcards - Module 23
*Module 23 Flip It Video - REM Sleep
Sleep Deprivation, Sleep Disorders, & Dreams
*Flashcards - Module 24
*Module 24 Flip It Video - Why Do We Dream?
Psychoactive Drugs
*Flashcards - Module 25
*Module 25 Flip It Video - Neurotransmitters and Drugs
*Module 25 Flip It Video - The Psychology of Addiction
States of Consciousness Online Learning Day:
*The Mouse Party
*article about one danger of smoking marijuana