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#lpeleap Chapter 5
States of Consciousness
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Barbiturates | any of a class of sedative and sleep-inducing drugs derived from barbituric acid. |
| Delta waves | electrical activity of the brain at a frequency of around 1–8 Hz, typical of sleep. The resulting oscillations, detected using an electroencephalograph |
| Dissociation | separation of normally related mental processes, resulting in one group functioning independently from the rest, leading in extreme cases to disorders such as multiple personality. |
| Dream | a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep. |
| Latent contenet | that is, the dream itself as it is remembered, and the hidden meaning of the dream. |
| Manifest content | hat is, the dream itself as it is remembered, and the hidden meaning of the dream. |
| Narcolepsy | a condition characterized by an extreme tendency to fall asleep whenever in relaxing surroundings. |
| Opiates | a drug with morphinelike effects, derived from opium |
| Posthypnotic suggestion | A suggestion made to a hypnotized person that specifies an action to be performed after awakening, often in response to a cue. |
| Tolerance | the ability or willingness to tolerate something, in particular the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with. |
| Ernest Hilgard | He became famous in the 1950s for his research on hypnosis, especially with regard to pain control. |
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