Sweet Dreams

Monday, November 5

REVIEW FOR TEST ON SLEEP AND DREAMS

Review Sheet

Tuesday, November 6 - ELECTION DAY

Aim: TEST ON SLEEP

HW: read pp. 112- 116

1. How does meditation work? What is the importance of mantras?
2. How does biofeedback work?
3. What part of the autonomic nervous system plays a key role in biofeedback and meditation?
4. What happens when someone is hypnotized?
5. Who was Dr. Mezmer?
6. What people are most likely to be hypnotized?
7. What would an EEG reading look like of someone in a hypnotic state?
8. Explain the role theory of hypnosis?
9. How does hypnosis impact on memory?
10. When would hypnosis be helpful or effective?
11. What is a post hypnotic suggestion?
12. EXPLAIN THE POINT OF THE CARTOON ON P. 116

Wednesday, November 7

Aim: What are altered states of consciousness?

HW: Read text pp.116- 118

1. What is addiction?
2. Explain what depressants are?
3. Why is alcohol considered a depressant?

WATCH VIDEO - ALCOHOLISM FROM SHOW INTERVENTION - This will be 40 minutes

1. Describe Gloria's addiction
2. What impact does addiction have on each of the following
   • Renee
   • Rose
   • Lachelle
3. What factors may have contributed o Gloria's addiction?
4. Why is alcoholism called a family disease?
5. Why is an intervention necessary?
6. What did Gloria gain as a result of long term therapy?

Thursday, November 8

Aim: What are psychoactive drugs?

NO HW:)

NO LATE HOME-WORKS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9

Friday, November 9

Aim: What is addiction?

Read text pp. 117-118

1. What are narcotics?
2. What is the source of many narcotics?
3. Why was morphine legal and used in the 19th century?
4. Identify some come drugs we associate with the poppy plant?

ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND! HAPPY VETERAN'S DAY

FYI: NEW BLOG: ADDICTION THIS IS DUE ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14

Extra Credit - posted below due November 27

Tuesday, November 13

Aim: What is addiction?

HW: Blog on Addiction is due Wednesday

Wednesday, November14

Aim:

Read text pp. 118- 121

1. What impact does nicotine have on the CNS? Central Nervous System - 3 effects
2. What are some of the signs of withdrawal from nicotine?
3. How many people die from lung cancer in 2009 ? GO TO WEBPAGE - TEXT IS DATED
4. What other diseases is smoking connected to?
5. Why are amphetamines referred to as speed?
6. What impact do amphetamines have on the CNS?
7. What side effects may occur with prolonged use or high dosages?
8. Why is cocaine considered a stimulant?
9. What was cocaine initially used for?

Thursday, November 15

HW: Read text pp. 120-121

1. Explain what a hallucinogen is
2. What plant does marijuana come from?
3. What impact does marijuana have on the CNS?
4. What did people use marijuana for in the past?
5. What is LSD?
6. What impact does LSD have on the CNS?
7. Why is LSD so dangerous?

Friday, November 16

HW: WATCH VIDEO CLIPS OF BOTANY OF DESIRE - Answer questions below - The full edition of the film can be found on PBS - Start at 51:34- about 15 minutes

CLIP 1:

1. In the film, scientists assert that human beings have an innate drive to experience other states of consciousness.
2. Do you agree? If so, why do you think that is?
3. How do we most commonly explore altered mental states?
4. What evolutionary benefits do you think there might be to this drive?

CLIP 2

1. Which drugs are tolerated in particular cultures?
2. How have drugs been used in various cultures? How was cannabis used in the United States in the 19th century?

Clip 3

1. What is the psychoactive molecule found in marijuana and what does it do to the brain?

Clip 4

1. Why is forgetting important to the normal functioning of the brain?
2. Part of the value of sleep is that it gives the brain an opportunity to process and organize the day's experiences – retaining some and discarding others. How does this understanding of sleep expand on the notion that forgetting can be good?

EXTRA CREDIT - This is due no later than November 26

On Tuesday, voters in Colorado and Washington State made it legal to smoke pot recreationally, without any prescription or medical excuse. NY TIMES,

EXTRA CREDIT -

This counts for 25 points on the exam component of your grade- Please note this is only for students who have completed hw and blog post for this quarter. This does not replace an assignment

60 Minutes: Medical Marijuana

1. Describe why marijuana is legal in 17 states today?
2. What did you learn about these medical dispensaries opened up in Colorado?
3. How is the Colorado government keeping tabs on these medical dispensaries? Why is this important?
4. What are edibles? Cite examples from the show
5. Why is this known as the "Green Rush"?
6. What economic impact has medical marijuana played in Colorado?
7. How does federal law differ from state law on the question of legalization of medical marijuana? Why is this problematic in Colorado?
8. Do you think marijuana should be legalized? Explain - Did the video influence your opinion - Explain
9. 60 MINUTES EXTRA -