How does hypnosis work? A person withrestless leg syndromehas uncomfortable sensations in the legs during periods of inactivity or when trying to fall asleep. The following morning, he awoke to barking dogs and unfamiliar voices from downstairs. Like all opioids, codeine does have abuse potential. Some newer CPAP masks are smaller and cover only the nose. Asleep spindleis a rapid burst of higher frequency brain waves that may be important for learning and memory (Fogel & Smith, 2011; Poe, Walsh, & Bjorness, 2010). There is a tremendous amount of variability among sufferers, both in terms of how symptoms of narcolepsy manifest and the effectiveness of currently available treatment options. Thepineal gland, an endocrine structure located inside the brain that releases melatonin, is thought to be involved in the regulation of various biological rhythms and of the immune system during sleep (Hardeland, Pandi-Perumal, & Cardinali, 2006). Historically, hypnosis has been viewed with some suspicion because of its portrayal in popular media and entertainment (Figure 4.20). Recent research (Horikawa, Tamaki, Miyawaki, & Kamitani, 2013) has uncovered new techniques by which researchers may effectively detect and classify the visual images that occur during dreaming by using fMRI for neural measurement of brain activity patterns, opening the way for additional research in this area. Awareness of internal stimuli includes feeling pain, hunger, thirst, sleepiness, and being aware of our thoughts and emotions. This is of such concern that people who are trying to overcome addiction to these substances should only do so under medical supervision. Cognitive-behavioral therapyis a type of psychotherapy that focuses on cognitive processes and problem behaviors. (b) Heroin is cooked on a spoon over a candle. Many people experience disturbances in their sleep at some point in their lives. This discomfort is relieved by deliberately moving the legs, which, not surprisingly, contributes to difficulty in falling or staying asleep. These individual differences in circadian patterns of activity are known as a persons chronotype, and research demonstrates that morning larks and night owls differ with regard to sleep regulation (Taillard, Philip, Coste, Sagaspe, & Bioulac, 2003). The pituitary gland also secretes growth hormone, during sleep, which plays a role in physical growth and maturation as well as other metabolic processes (Bartke, Sun, & Longo, 2013). In some cases, though, there may be no symptoms of inflammation at all. There may be many factors that contribute to insomnia, including age, drug use, exercise, mental status, and bedtime routines. This section will present information relating to the use of various psychoactive drugs and problems associated with such use. Thus, K-complexes might serve as a bridge to higher levels of arousal in response to what is going on in our environments (Halsz, 1993; Steriade & Amzica, 1998). Some view a hypnotized persons behavior not as an altered or dissociated state of consciousness, but as their fulfillment of the social expectations for that role (Coe, 2009; Coe & Sarbin, 1966). Body temperature rises throughout the waking day, peaking in the afternoon, and falls during sleep with the lowest point occurring during the very early morning hours. (a) A period of rapid eye movement is marked by the short red line segment. Methamphetamineis a type of amphetamine that can be made from ingredients that are readily available (e.g., medications containing pseudoephedrine, a compound found in many over-the-counter cold and flu remedies). Ebola virus disease (EVD), formerly known as Ebola haemorrhagic fever, is a rare but severe, often fatal illness in humans. While there are variations, there are four parts that appear consistent in bringing people into the state of suggestibility associated with hypnosis (National Research Council, 1994). Add a comment. People who suffer from this disorder can injure themselves or their sleeping partners when engaging in these behaviors. If we have biological rhythms, then is there some sort ofbiological clock? Table 4.1shows the new recommendations, which describe sleep durations that are recommended, may be appropriate, and not recommended. Perhaps our ancestors spent extended periods of time asleep to reduce attention to themselves from potential predators. While caffeine may have some indirect effects on dopamine neurotransmission, its primary mechanism of action involves antagonizing adenosine activity (Porkka-Heiskanen, 2011). For example, withdrawal from sedative drugs often produces unpleasant arousal and agitation. The lifespan perspective in health psychology reveals that adolescents One of the shortcomings with the health belief model is Risk factors for a health problem People whose personalities include high levels of _____ seem to be "disease" Thus we sleep in safe areas to reduce the chance of harm. Delusions. Historically, heroin has been a major opioid drug of abuse (Figure 4.17). In addition, the appearance of K-complexes is often associated with stage 2 sleep. These components include: These steps are conducive to being open to the heightened suggestibility of hypnosis. By analyzing dreams, Freud thought people could increase self-awareness and gain valuable insight to help them deal with the problems they faced in their lives. b. life expectancy has reached a new high. Several of the nurses interviewed commented that their work schedules affected their relationships with their family. For individuals who are especially open to the power of suggestion, hypnosis can prove to be a very effective technique, and brain imaging studies have demonstrated that hypnotic states are associated with global changes in brain functioning (Del Casale et al., 2012; Guldenmund, Vanhaudenhuyse, Boly, Laureys, & Soddu, 2012). Interestingly, individuals who have increased levels of alpha brain wave activity (more often associated with wakefulness and transition into stage 1 sleep) during stage 3 often report that they do not feel refreshed upon waking, regardless of how long they slept (Stone, Taylor, McCrae, Kalsekar, & Lichstein, 2008). He suffered from no apparent anatomical brain anomalies or psychological disorders. Still, people experiencing opioid withdrawal may be given methadone to make withdrawal from the drug less difficult. The freebase version of cocaine, known as crack, is a potent, smokable version of the drug. Recent adaptations (e.g., Hobson, 2002) continue to update the theory based on accumulating evidence. d. the gender gap between male and female life expectancy has increased. Therefore, no movement of voluntary muscles occurs during REM sleep in a normal individual; REM sleep is often referred to as paradoxical sleep because of this combination of high brain activity and lack of muscle tone. When we are very young, we spend up to 16 hours a day sleeping. Acute alcohol administration results in a variety of changes to consciousness. People sleep better in cooler temperatures. Obstructive sleep apneaoccurs when an individuals airway becomes blocked during sleep, and air is prevented from entering the lungs. In Falaters case, a jury found him guilty of first degree murder in June of 1999 (CNN, 1999); however, there are other murder cases where the sleepwalking defense has been used successfully. You have read that the pineal gland releases melatonin during sleep (Figure 4.6). Theta wavesare even lower frequency (47 Hz), higher amplitude brain waves than alpha waves. A person with asleep debtdoes not get sufficient sleep on a chronic basis. Alertness is associated with higher body temperatures, and sleepiness with lower body temperatures. Elements that are known to make PTSD more likely are the following: Perceived life threat Personal injury Interpersonal violence, particularly perpetrated by a caregiver Past and present vulnerability, including genetics, childhood trauma, insufficient emotional support, concurrent causes of stress Example: Childhood abuse and rape The woman used caffeine in the past to boost her mood and to provide energy, but over the course of several years, she increased her caffeine consumption to the point that she was consuming three liters of soda each day. This will be followed by brief descriptions of the effects of some of the more well-known drugs commonly used today. This campaign is sponsored in part by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. (2005) found that sleepwalking was not alleviated with the use of benzodiazepines. Sleepwalking, restless leg syndrome, and night terrors are all examples of parasomnias (Mahowald & Schenck, 2000). Brainwave activity changes dramatically across the different stages of sleep. In individuals diagnosed with a substance use disorder, there is a compulsive pattern of drug use that is often associated with both physical and psychological dependence. (credit a: modification of work by Todd Huffman), Psychedelic images like this are often associated with hallucinogenic compounds. As you have learned, drugs can act as agonists or antagonists of a given neurotransmitter system. Upset stomach and vomiting. Some circadian rhythms play a role in changes in our state of consciousness. Sleep apnea is much more common in overweight people and is often associated with loud snoring. It is much more difficult to awaken someone from sleep during stage 3 than during earlier stages. This hypnogram illustrates how an individual moves through the various stages of sleep. Hypnosis has also been used to draw out information believed to be buried deeply in someones memory. Medical marijuana is legal in over half of the United States and in the District of Columbia (Figure 4.19). One of the most common treatments for sleep apnea involves the use of a special device during sleep. One popular hypothesis of sleep incorporates the perspective of evolutionary psychology. The brain waves associated with REM sleep, outlined in the red box in (a), look very similar to those seen (b) during wakefulness. There are now several synthetic versions of opiate drugs (correctly called opioids) that have very potent painkilling effects, and they are often abused. It is not uncommon for people suffering from insomnia to experience increased levels of anxiety about their inability to fall asleep. Two sleeping children are depicted in this 1895 oil painting titled. Alan Hobson, a neuroscientist, is credited for developing activation-synthesis theory of dreaming. Sleep-wake cycles seem to be controlled by multiple brain areas acting in conjunction with one another. Opium, Heroin, Fentanyl, Morphine, Oxycodone, Vicoden, methadone, and other prescription pain relievers, Decreased pain, pupil dilation, decreased gut motility, decreased respiratory function. Research indicates that included among these possible benefits are increased capacities for creative thinking (Cai, Mednick, Harrison, Kanady, & Mednick, 2009; Wagner, Gais, Haider, Verleger, & Born, 2004), language learning (Fenn, Nusbaum, & Margoliash, 2003; Gmez, Bootzin, & Nadel, 2006), and inferential judgments (Ellenbogen, Hu, Payne, Titone, & Walker, 2007). In contrast,non-REM (NREM)sleep is subdivided into four stages distinguished from each other and from wakefulness by characteristic patterns of brain waves. The pineal and pituitary glands secrete a number of hormones during sleep. Think meditation might help? Meditative techniques have their roots in religious practices (Figure 4.21), but their use has grown in popularity among practitioners of alternative medicine. Homeostasisis the tendency to maintain a balance, or optimal level, within a biological system. Unexplained hemorrhaging, bleeding or bruising. In other words, dreaming involves constructing a virtual reality in our heads that we might use to help us during wakefulness. These synthetic drugs are so potent that even small doses can cause overdose and death. Nicotine is most commonly used in the form of tobacco products like cigarettes or chewing tobacco; therefore, there is a tremendous interest in developing effective smoking cessation techniques. We spend approximately one-third of our lives sleeping. Sleep regulationrefers to the brains control of switching between sleep and wakefulness as well as coordinating this cycle with the outside world. Methamphetamine in its smokable form, often called crystal meth due to its resemblance to rock crystal formations, is highly addictive. Research shows that the most severe effects of sleep deprivation occur when a person stays awake for more than 24 hours (Killgore & Weber, 2014; Killgore et al., 2007), or following repeated nights with fewer than four hours in bed (Wickens, Hutchins, Lauk, Seebook, 2015). Upon a search of the premises, police found blood-stained clothes and a bloody knife in the trunk of Falaters car, and he had blood stains on his neck. Sleep reboundrefers to the fact that a sleep-deprived individual will fall asleep more quickly during subsequent opportunities for sleep. Neurogenic shock is caused by damage to the central nervous system, usually a spinal cord injury. While "internal state" or impulsivity are terms more generally discussed in psychology or neuroscience, the concept is familiar to anyone. In general, smoking cessation programs may be effective in the short term, but it is unclear whether these effects persist (Cropley, Theadom, Pravettoni, & Webb, 2008; Levitt, Shaw, Wong, & Kaczorowski, 2007; Smedslund, Fisher, Boles, & Lichtenstein, 2004). Jet lag is a collection of symptoms that results from the mismatch between our internal circadian cycles and our environment. Here are some tips to maintain healthy sleep: Aparasomniais one of a group of sleep disorders in which unwanted, disruptive motor activity and/or experiences during sleep play a role. Given that withdrawal from a drug often involves an experience opposite to the effect of the drug, it should be no surprise that opioid withdrawal resembles a severe case of the flu. However, for some, its not because of all-night partying or late-night study sessions. Vaping uses battery-powered devices, sometimes called e-cigarettes, that deliver liquid nicotine and flavorings as a vapor. There was a significant positive correlation between the degree to which women thought about their former spouses during waking hours and the number of times their former spouses appeared as characters in their dreams (Cartwright, Agargun, Kirkby, & Friedman, 2006). With repeated use of many central nervous system depressants, such as alcohol, a person becomes physically dependent upon the substance and will exhibit signs of both tolerance and withdrawal. Until recently, the United States Department of Justice routinely arrested people involved and seized marijuana used in medicinal settings. In 2012, Kromann and Nielson reported on a case study of a 40-year-old woman who suffered significant ill effects from her use of caffeine. We experience different states of consciousness and different levels of awareness on a regular basis. As mentioned earlier, REM sleep is marked by rapid movements of the eyes. The following describe internal states of symptoms EXCEPT? Instead, sleep is composed of several different stages that can be differentiated from one another by the patterns of brain wave activity that occur during each stage. This chapter will discuss states of consciousness with a particular emphasis on sleep. Sleep is not a uniform state of being. Given the average life expectancy for U.S. citizens falls between 73 and 79 years old (Singh & Siahpush, 2006), we can expect to spend approximately 25 years of our lives sleeping. Dreams and their associated meanings vary across different cultures and periods of time. Manifest contentis the actual content, or storyline, of a dream. Remarkably, Falater insisted that he had no recollection of hurting his wife in any way. These symptoms include fatigue, sluggishness, irritability, andinsomnia(i.e., a consistent difficulty in falling or staying asleep for at least three nights a week over a months time) (Roth, 2007). Insleepwalking, or somnambulism, the sleeper engages in relatively complex behaviors ranging from wandering about to driving an automobile. EVERYDAY CONNECTION: Solutions to Support Healthy Sleep, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). The researchers showed that these states correspond to distinct strategies, and then they identified . The participant is told to be open to the process of hypnosis, trust the hypnotist and let go. Some of these areas include the thalamus, the hypothalamus, and the pons. Heroin produces intense feelings of euphoria and pleasure, which are amplified when the heroin is injected intravenously. During this time, there is a slowdown in both the rates of respiration and heartbeat. Heroin users often shoot the drug directly into their veins. It is also associated with paralysis of muscle systems in the body with the exception of those that make circulation and respiration possible. 1. Night terrorsresult in a sense of panic in the sufferer and are often accompanied by screams and attempts to escape from the immediate environment (Mahowald & Schenck, 2000). Generally, people use caffeine to maintain increased levels of alertness and arousal. When people have difficulty getting sleep due to their work or the demands of day-to-day life, they accumulate a sleep debt. C) the severity and duration of the problem. While people are often unaware of their sleep apnea, they are keenly aware of some of the adverse consequences of insufficient sleep. As already mentioned, the hypothalamus contains the SCNthe biological clock of the bodyin addition to other nuclei that, in conjunction with the thalamus, regulate slow-wave sleep. There are individual differences in regard to our sleep-wake cycle. A few such benefits listed by the National Sleep Foundation (n.d.) include maintaining healthy weight, lowering stress levels, improving mood, and increasing motor coordination, as well as a number of benefits related to cognition and memory formation. Central sleep apnea is caused by a failure of the brain to activate the muscles of breathing during sleep. Caffeine is another stimulant drug. There may also be differences in both brain structure and function in infants that die from SIDS (Berkowitz, 2012; Mage & Donner, 2006; Thach, 2005). In the brain, the hypothalamus, which lies above the pituitary gland, is a main center of homeostasis. Evolutionary psychologyis a discipline that studies how universal patterns of behavior and cognitive processes have evolved over time as a result ofnatural selection. Some research suggests that sleep deprivation affects cognitive and motor function as much as, if not more than, alcohol intoxication (Williamson & Feyer, 2000). (a) Delta waves, which are low frequency and high amplitude, characterize (b) slow-wave stage 3 and stage 4 sleep. For example, most people sleep during the night and are awake during the day. While the possession and use of marijuana remain illegal in many states, it is now legal to possess limited quantities of marijuana for recreational use in eleven states: Alaska, California, Colorado, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington. The early portion of stage 1 sleep producesalpha waves, which are relatively low frequency (813Hz), high amplitude patterns of electrical activity (waves) that become synchronized (Figure 4.8). Reduced urine. Unlike the other sleep disorders described in this section, a person withnarcolepsycannot resist falling asleep at inopportune times. The virus is transmitted to people from wild animals and spreads in the human population through human-to-human transmission. Historically, somnambulism has been treated with a variety of pharmacotherapies ranging from benzodiazepines to antidepressants. In addition, these individuals may wake up several times during the night only to find that they have difficulty getting back to sleep. Many college students struggle getting the recommended 79 hours of sleep each night. Heroin can be snorted, smoked, or injected intravenously. D) the demographic characteristics of the person C) the severity and duration of the problem. Incentral sleep apnea, disruption in signals sent from the brain that regulate breathing cause periods of interrupted breathing (White, 2005).
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