After completing this chapter, you should be able to:
- Define consciousness.
- Explain the role of biological rhythms in mood and the sleep-wake cycle.
- Describe the symptoms of the sleep disorders, sleep apnea and narcolepsy.
- Discuss the four stages of Non-REM sleep and the brain wave patterns associated with each stage.
- Distinguish between REM sleep and the four stages of Non-REM sleep.
- Define lucid dreaming.
- Explain the four theories of dreams.
- Discuss the research findings related to the effects of hypnosis.
- Distinguish between dissociation theories and sociocognitive theories of hypnosis.
- Explain how psychoactive drugs are classified.
- Describe the physiological and psychological effects of psychoactive drugs.
