By the end of this section, you will be able to:
– Describe the basic anatomy of the visual system
– Discuss how rods and cones contribute to different aspects of vision
– Describe how monocular and binocular cues are used in the perception of depth
By the end of this section, you will be able to:
– Describe important physical features of wave forms
– Show how physical properties of light waves are associated with perceptual experience
– Show how physical properties of sound waves are associated with perceptual experience
By the end of this section, you will be able to:
– Distinguish between sensation and perception
– Describe the concepts of absolute threshold and difference threshold
– Discuss the roles attention, motivation, and sensory adaptation play in perception
States of consciousness vary over the course of the day and throughout our lives. Important factors in these changes are the biological rhythms, and, more specifically, the circadian rhythms generated by the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN). Typically, our biological clocks are aligned with our external environment, and light tends to be an important cue in setting…
By the end of this section, you will be able to:
– Define hypnosis and meditation
– Understand the similarities and differences of hypnosis and meditation
By the end of this section, you will be able to:
– Describe the diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders
– Identify the neurotransmitter systems impacted by various categories of drugs
– Describe how different categories of drugs affect behavior and experience
By the end of this section, you will be able to:
– Describe the symptoms and treatments of insomnia
– Recognize the symptoms of several parasomnias
– Describe the symptoms and treatments for sleep apnea
– Recognize risk factors associated with sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and steps to prevent it
– Describe the symptoms…
By the end of this section, you will be able to:
– Differentiate between REM and non-REM sleep
– Describe the differences between the three stages of non-REM sleep
– Understand the role that REM and non-REM sleep play in learning and memory
By the end of this section, you will be able to:
– Describe areas of the brain involved in sleep
– Understand hormone secretions associated with sleep
– Describe several theories aimed at explaining the function of sleep
– Name and describe three theories about why we dream
By the end of this section, you will be able to:
– Understand what is meant by consciousness
– Explain how circadian rhythms are involved in regulating the sleep-wake cycle, and how circadian cycles can be disrupted
– Discuss the concept of sleep debt