PSYC 101 1st Edition Lecture 4 Outline of Last Lecture - Consciousness Outline of Current Lecture Common DreamsDreams usually mean something in real lifeLucid Dreams - a feeling of being aware of all your senses, while dreaming. A sense of feeling trapped PTSD - Post traumatic stress disorder - the body forces these stress dreams as a way to heal itself Sleep Deprivation - is when REM cycle proportion increases Hypnosis - cooperative social interaction in which the participant responds to suggestions made by the hypnotist - Sensory and perceptual changes- Susceptibility to posthypnotic suggestions - Changes in memory through suggestion: posthypnotic amnesia Advantages of Hypnosis - Can alleviate pain and discomfort - Can be helpful for treatment of obesity- Can improve athletic motivation and concentration Disadvantages of Hypnosis - It cannot be done to people against their will - Cannot increase physical capabilities - Cannot enhance or recall forgotten events Current LectureThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.- Drugs and
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