Altered States: Crash Course Psychology #10

What is consciousness?

• a state of being unconscious.

• the ability to sleep and dream.

• the awareness of one's own existence and environment.

• the process of digestion and metabolism.

Which of the following is the BEST definition of altered state of consciousness (ASC)?

• A simulated sense of accomplishment that can only result from the use of powerful medications

• A state of prolonged and complete unconsciousness

• A loss of memory that could be either temporary or permanent

• a condition where awareness and perception are significantly different from the normal waking state.

What are THREE common misconceptions about hypnosis? Select THREE correct answers

• Once hypnotized, you lose control of your behavior.

• It is a calm, trance-like state during which you are more open to suggestion.

• It is a reliable way to recall deeply buried memories.

• Everyone is highly hypnotizable. Anyone can be hypnotized.

• During hypnosis, you have heightened concentration and focus.

What is adaptive dissociative capacity?

• the ability of psychologists to maintain professional boundaries with patients

• the inability to adapt to one's surroundings and deal with challenges in any way

• the unhealthy tendency of trauma patients to persistently repress childhood memories

• a healthy ability to temporarily detach from overwhelming emotions or situations as a coping mechanism

Which TWO terms lead to increasing dependence and abuse of mind-altering substances?

• detoxification

• withdrawal

• therapy

• neuroadaptation

• tolerance

What effect do depressants have on humans?

• Depressants increase energy levels and alertness.
• Depressants accelerate muscular and skeletal growth.

• Depressants cause hallucinations and heightened senses.
• Depressants have a calming effect, reducing anxiety and slowing down brain activity.

Select THREE depressants.

• amphetamines

• alcohol

• tranquilizers

• LSD

• opiates

What effect do stimulants have on humans?

• Stimulants decrease heart rate and relaxation.
• Stimulants cause drowsiness and fatigue.
• Stimulants impair cognitive function and memory.
• Stimulants enhance alertness and energy levels in humans.

What causes stimulant users to feel a "crash" after using these drugs?

• overly-activated neurotransmitters become depleted once stimulants wear off.

• the flood of dopamine depletes cortisol levels in the brain.

• A sudden increase in serotonin production leads to a spike in oxytocin.

• adrenal function that was suppressed during drug use begins to level out.

Select the THREE most common sources of hallucinogens.

• plants

• synthetics

• animals

• fungal

• minerals