Transcript 11/24/15: Psychology 7.1 (B)

Chapter 7.1:
Sleep and Dreams
Mr. McCormick
Psychology
Do-Now:
(Discussion)
Reflect upon your sleep behavior:
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What types of things do you dream about?
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Have you ever experienced sleepwalking?
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Have you ever talked in your sleep?
Sleep Apnea
Symptoms:
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Trouble breathing during sleep
Causes:
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Enlarged tonsils
Obesity
Recurring infection
Narcolepsy
Symptoms:
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Characterized by uncontrollable sleep attacks
Causes:
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Neurological
Much is still unknown
Insomnia
Symptoms:
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Failure to sleep
Causes:
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Anxiety
Depression
Alcohol abuse
Drug abuse
Nightmares/Night Terrors
Symptoms:
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Unpleasant dreams during REM sleep
Screaming/panic during Stage IV. sleep
Causes:
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Sleep Deprivation/Fatigue
Stress/Anxiety
Fever (children)
Intense stimulation of the parts of the brain
associated with emotional reactions during REM
sleep
Sleepwalking/Sleep Talking
Symptoms:
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Walking/talking while asleep
Causes:
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Stress
Fatigue
Sedative medications
Heredity
Extensive Stage 4 sleep
Homework
Read Chapter 7.1 “Sleep and Dreams”
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Pgs. 183-190
Complete Guided Reading Activity 7-1
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#s 1-10