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A type of altered consciousness in which people become highly suggestible is called ___________.
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Barbituates, alcohol, and valium are classified as ____________.
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Psychology Chapter 7

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A type of altered consciousness in which people become highly suggestible is called ___________. Hypnosis
Barbituates, alcohol, and valium are classified as ____________. depressants
What did Sigmund Freud believe was the purpose of dreams? To express impulses or thoughts unacceptable at the conscious level.
What causes hallucinations? drugs, fatigue, and heightened emotions
What happens during REM sleep? Dreaming
What happens during stage one sleep theta waves
What happens during stage IV sleep? Delta waves
What did Francis Crick believe was the purpose of dreams? Dreams are the brains ways of removing certain unneeded memories.
Which theory is associated with Ernest Hilgard? NeoDissociation theory
According to the textbook, what is the most widely used drug? Alcohol
_____________ are also known as psychedelic drugs. Hallucinogens
What is meditation? Systematic relaxation
What is biofeedback? a technique where a person learns to control his/her internal physiological processes
What are support groups and when are they used? Drug abuse treatment
___________ causes the user to have intensified-sensory experiences. Marijuana
Daydreaming may help us to improve our ________ by generating thought processes. Creativity
The form of meditation developed from a Buddhist tradition that focuses on the present moment is called _________ meditation. mindfulness
LSD is a powerful ____________. Hallucinogen
Hypnotic analgesia refers to the reduction of ________ after hypnosis. Pain
The regular use of opiates can cause ________ addiction. physical
Marijuana disrupts __________ formation, making it difficult to carry out mental and physical tasks. memory
People with ________ may fall asleep during the day. narcolepsy
A person's state of awareness is called _________. Consciousness
Sleep _______ causes frequent interruptions of breathing during sleep. apnia
The relationship between a hypnotist and the participant involves ____________ not domination. Cooperation
What do the abbreviations REM and NREM stand for, and what is the major difference between them? Rapid Eye Movement and Non Rapid Eye Movement. REM sleep is where dreams take place, and NREM is quiet sleep.
Identify the three major effects of opiates, and list three drugs included in this category. Pain reduction, euphoria, and constipation. Three drugs are opium, morphine, and heroin.
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