Chapter 6 (Part 2)

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Altered State of Consciousness

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Awareness of oneself and one's environment that is noticeably different from the normal state of consciousness

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Hypnosis

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A physiological state of altered attention and awareness in which a person is usually receptive to suggestions.

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Hypnotizability

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Degree to which a person can enter a dep hypnotic state

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Neodissociation Theory of Hypnosis

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Theory that hypnotized persons enter an altered state in which 2 streams of consciousness operate simultaneously, one actively responding to suggestions and the other passively observing what is going on

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Meditation

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Variety of mental exercises that alter the normal flow of consciousness in order to enhance self knowledge

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Near-death experiance

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An altered state of consciousness in which a person is either briefly clinically dead of in extreme danger of clinical death.

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Psychoactive Drugs

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Chemicals that modify mental processes and behavior.

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Drug Abuse

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Persistence in drug use even when impaired behavior or social functioning results

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Drug Tolerance

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An effect of drug use in which greater amounts of the drug are necessary to produce the same effect once produced by a smaller dose

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Depressants

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Psychoactive drugs that slow down or depress the nervous system

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Alcoholism

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Tolerance of and physical dependence on alcohol due to prolonged abuse of the substance

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Barbiturates

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Powerful depressants that reduce anxiety and promote sleep, and in milder doses produce relaxation and slight euphoria and reduced inhibitions.

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Tranquilizers

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Depressants that are often used to relieve anxiety.

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Opiates

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Category of depressant drugs, including opium, morphine, and heroin that depress the nervous system and temporarily relieve pain, and produce a relaxed, dream-like state

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Stimulants

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Psychoactive drugs that speed up or stimulate the nervous system and increase mental and physical activity

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Stimulant induced psychosis

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Schizophrenic like symptoms that occur following prolonged and excessive use of cocaine and amphetamins

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Hallucinogens

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Psychoactive drugs that distort perception and generate sensory images without any external stimulation

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LSD

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synthesized chemical that is most potent of hallucinogens; induces hallucinations, distortions, and a blending of sensory experiances

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Marijuana

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Mild hallucinogen derived from leafy material of hemp, or cannabis. It often induces a sense of giddiness or euphoria as well as a heightened sensitivity to various stimuli

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THC

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the major psycho active ingredient in marijuana

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Inhalants

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Chemical whose vapors can be breathed in to produce a mind altering effect

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Sleep walking

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disorder in which a person arises and wanders about while remaining a sleep

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Narcolepsy

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Sleep disorder characterized by uncontrollable REM sleep attacks during normal waking hours

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Sleep Apnea

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Sleep disorder in which a person repeatedly stops breathing during sleep

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Insomnia

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Common sleep disorder characterized by chronic inability to fall or stay asleep.

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Night Terrors

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sleep disorder involving panic attacs that occur during early night stage 4 Non REM sleep