PPT-Module 8 Sleep and Dreams

81 WHAT IS SLEEP Sleep Periodic natural loss of consciousnessas distinct from unconsciousness resulting from a coma general anesthesia or hibernation Adapted from Dement 1999 Sleep and Dreams. . Desiree French and Amber Copeland. Intro. To Dreams . On average, we spend about one third of our lives sleeping. During a portion of that time, we are also dreaming. While asleep, we can gain rest and refreshment from our day. Essentially, dreams are our method of relaxing and letting our minds drift away into a distant world. While dreaming, we can interact with various people, places or things.. States of Consciousness. Textbook Chapter . 4. What is Consciousness?. Our awareness . of ourselves and our environment . Includes various cognitive processes, such as sleeping, dreaming, concentrating, and decision making!. Dreams. Pick up and Article and read!. 10/24/14. Article. Video Monday. Dream Notes. Activation Synthesis Activity. Contents of Dreams. Dreams aren’t normally that exciting and are generally mundane. - Ernest Hemingway . Biological Rhythms. Annual Cycles:. seasonal variations (bears hibernation, seasonal affective disorder). 28 day cycles:. menstrual cycle.. 24 hour cycle:. our circadian rhythm. Sleep and Dreams. Rhythm of Sleep. Circadian Rhythms. . occur on a 24-hour cycle and include sleep and wakefulness. Controlled by the hypothalamus, specifically the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN). receives input from the eyes & is especially sensitive to the light dark cycles of day and night. By: Taylor, Zayne & Carla. Introduction. Things We Will Cover. What are dreams, and what types are there. Medications. Sleep disorders/illnesses. Sleep stages. Things that affect sleep. What are dreams? . Consciousness. Chapter 7. 2. History of Consciousness. Psychology began as a science of consciousness.. Behaviorists argued about alienating consciousness from psychology.. However, after 1960, mental concepts (consciousness) started reentering psychology.. How often does the sleep cycle repeat itself. ?. Please turn in your Chapter 2 Review assignment (from yesterday). DMA. Summative Test. Review assignment. . details. Chapter 7. Today’s Agenda. Homework:. !. Psychoanalytic Theorists like Freud will argue that dreams represent the royal road to the “unconscious.” Dreams represent unresolved wishes/desires and discharge feelings that would be unacceptable if consciously voiced.. Do you consider yourself to be a “morning person” or a “night person?”. Do you often fall asleep/get sleepy in school?. Have you/do you sleep walk? Have you/do you sleep talk?. Do you have recurring dreams??. http://. www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKXKBI8IZ24. Sleep Deprivation because of studying or homework:. http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/08/22/159435167/high-school-daze-the-perils-of-sacrificing-sleep-for-late-night-studying. 1. Psychoanalytic: . problem solving and psychological adjustment in “safe” unconscious state. 2. Biological: . repair of neurons through increased levels of protein synthesis. 3. Cognitive: . information processing, and the consolidation of memories. “Even a soul submerged in sleep is hard at work and helps make something of the world.” . ― Heraclitus. Alarm Call. “Some people talk in their sleep. Lecturers talk while other people sleep” . You will need to know:. How 3 different approaches attempt to explain each topic.. At least 2 key studies for each topic.. We will look at:. Biological Approach. Cognitive Approach. Psychodynamic (psychoanalytic) approach.