PPT-Psychology - Unit 3 - Impact of Drugs (Consciousness)

Drugs A chemical substance that can alter perception amp mood They impact consciousness They break the bloodbrain barrier Dependence amp Addiction Continued use of a psychoactive drug produces . Presented . By. P. . Musetha. Lecture 1: An Introduction. BP (Before Psychology). Psychology’s intellectual parents are Philosophy and Physiology. The Birth of Psychology. Wilhelm Wundt . proposed that we should study the mind independent of philosophy and physiology . Biological rhythms. Sleep Cycle. nREM. and REM sleep. Sleep theories. The Study of Consciousness. Does consciousness exist?. Many psychologists believed it did not.. Today, many believe it does. Linked with behaviors (talking) and brain waves. Sleeping, dreaming, hypnotizing, meditating, and…drugging?. SECTION 1: SLEEP AND DREAMS. Sleep is an essential state of consciousness. It involves stages and periods of dreaming. CONSCIOUSNESS. Def: a state of awareness, including a person’s feelings, sensations, ideas, and perceptions. & Approaches. (2-4%) . . Where do you stand? . How . much is Psychology a real science like Physics, Chemistry or Biology. ?. How much of Psychology’s facts . can . be trusted if every human is different? . Agonist Molecule Mimics . Drugs Prevent . Proper Reuptake. Drugs and Consciousness. Continued use of psychoactive drugs can lead to tolerance. Diminishing effect with regular use of the same drug requiring the user to take larger and larger doses before discontinuing the use of an addictive drug. Christopher . Gade. , PhD. Office: . 621 . Heafey. Office hours: . F 3-6 and by apt.. Email: gadecj@gmail.com . Class WF 7:00-8:30 . Heafey. 650. On the Agenda. Today, we’re going to discuss other forms of altered consciousness outside of the world of sleep. These forms of consciousness are…. Presented . By. P. . Musetha. Lecture 1: An Introduction. BP (Before Psychology). Psychology’s intellectual parents are Philosophy and Physiology. The Birth of Psychology. Wilhelm Wundt . proposed that we should study the mind independent of philosophy and physiology . Sleep Journal. Researchers are still exploring the reason for sleep and dreaming. Consider what would be lost and gained if the need for sleep were eliminated.. Over the next five days you will be keeping a sleep journal. Definition Slides. Consciousness. = an awareness of ourselves and our environment.. Circadian Rhythm. = the biological clock; regular bodily rhythms (for example, of temperature and wakefulness) that occur on a 24-hour cycle.. 11/1/13. *It’s November…WHAAAAT?!?!?!. Learning Targets. 1. Describe various states of consciousness and their impact on behavior. . 2. Discuss aspects of sleep and dreaming: . A. stages and characteristics of the sleep cycle; . Drugs and Consciousness. Continued use of psychoactive drugs can lead to tolerance. Diminishing effect with regular use of the same drug requiring the user to take larger and larger doses before discontinuing the use of an addictive drug. Module 9. Sleep and Dreams. Learning Objectives . 9.1. Describe the various stages of consciousness.. 9.2. Distinguish between explicit and implicit processing.. 9.3. Understand the circadian rhythm and its relation to sleep.. : . Treatment. Part one. Abnormal Psychology. :. Treatment Basics. Abnormal. : . Treatment Basics. Mental health therapies are classified into two primary categories. The Psychological Therapies/Psychotherapy. 1) What does . consciousness. mean?. 2) Give some examples of . consciousness. ? What about . unconsciousness. ? . 3)What are some ways where we can . alter. our . consciousness. ? . Video Questions: Ted-.