By the end of this learning pathway you should be able to:
What is consciousness
- Understand what is meant by consciousness
- Explain how circadian
Sleep and why we sleep
- Describe areas of the brain involved in sleep
- Understand hormone secretions associated with sleep
- Describe several theories aimed at explaining the function of sleep
Stages of sleep
- Differentiate between REM and non-REM sleep
- Describe the differences between the four stages of non-REM sleep
- Understand the role that REM and non-REM sleep play in learning and memory
Sleep problems and disorders
- 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 and treatments for narcolepsy
Substance use and abuse
- Describe the diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders
- Identify the neurotransmitter systems affected by various categories of drugs
- Describe how different categories of drugs effect behavior and experience
Other states of consciousness
- Define hypnosis and meditation
- Understand the similarities and differences of hypnosis and meditation