Psychology - Consciousness

Overview

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Explore the fascinating realm of consciousness in this comprehensive tutorial series covering various aspects of the human mind. Delve into the problems and types of consciousness, examine different levels of awareness, and investigate the characteristics that define our conscious experiences. Analyze the extent of control we have over our minds and learn about the circadian rhythm and its impact on our daily lives. Discover the stages of sleep, the consequences of sleep deprivation, and common sleep disorders. Investigate the possibility of polyphasic sleep and explore different theories of dreaming, including Freud's interpretation, the activation-synthesis hypothesis, and information processing models. Understand how drugs influence neural communication and their classification as psychoactive substances. Finally, examine the concepts of hypnosis and meditation, gaining insights into these altered states of consciousness.

Syllabus

Problems of Consciousness (Intro Psych Tutorial #97).
Types of Consciousness (Intro Psych Tutorial #98).
Levels of Consciousness (Intro Psych Tutorial #99).
Characteristics of Consciousness (Intro Psych Tutorial #100).
How Much Control Do We Have Over Our Minds? (Intro Psych Tutorial #101).
The Circadian Rhythm (Intro Psych Tutorial #102).
Stages of Sleep (Intro Psych Tutorial #103).
What Happens When You Don't Get Enough Sleep? (Intro Psych Tutorial #104).
Sleep Disorders (Intro Psych Tutorial #105).
Is Polyphasic Sleep Possible? (Intro Psych Tutorial #106).
Dreaming: Freud, Activation-Synthesis, & Information Processing (Intro Psych Tutorial #107).
How Do Drugs Influence Neural Communication? (Intro Psych Tutorial #108).
How Are Psychoactive Drugs Classified? (Intro Psych Tutorial #109).
What is Hypnosis? (Intro Psych Tutorial #110).
What is Meditation? (Intro Psych Tutorial #111).