States of Consciousne

ssHynnosis, Psychoactive Drugs,

Hallucinogens

Hypnosis

Altered state of consciousness during which people respond to suggestions & behave as if in a trance EEG show your brain waves don’t change

under hypnosis

Hypnotists begin by asking you to focus on something specific Usually suggest limbs are getting heavy

People under hypnosis don’t sleep

Can only be hypnotized if they allow themselves to be

No accepted generalized explanation for hypnosis

What do we use it for?

Reliving past events - Police have used it to aide witnesses to recall information from a crime Get the details incorrect

Under some circumstances, it can be used to help people prevent pain

Posthypnotic suggestion – therapist gives instructions during hypnosis to be carried out after the session Used to help people quit bad habits

Link habit to something disgusting, so they are disgusted by the habit.

Psychoactive Drugs Drugs can distort your perception,

moods, and perceptions

Drug abuse is not limited to illegal drugs

Legal drugs – alcohol, cigarettes, caffeine

More someone use a drug the more tolerant an individual becomes Brain chemistry changes to depend on

drugs – withdrawal

Depressants – drugs that slow the activity of the nervous system Supposed to make you feel relaxed Include alcohol & narcotics

Alcohol

Alcohol (depressant) is the most widely used drug in the U.S. High doses put a person to sleep Too much is lethal

People make choices under the influence that they would not make sober

Heavy drinking is related to cancer, liver problems, heart problems

Narcotics

Addictive depressants used to suppress pain Morphine, heroin,

Heroin addicts usually experience deep depression when coming off heroin.

High doses may impair judgment, depress the respiratory system, cause coma, even death.

Addicts have withdrawal when they try to stop taking narcotics

Withdrawal Symptoms: tremors, cramps, chills, rapid heartbeat, insomnia, vomiting, & diarrhea

Stimulants

Stimulants increase the activity of the nervous system

Nicotine spurs the release of the hormone adrenaline, which causes the heart rate to increase Reduces appetite & raises rate at which the

body changes food to energy

Amphetamines – stimulant that helps people stay awake & loose appetite Stay up for days, “crashes” cause depression

Sometimes hallucinate (see/hear something that seems real but isn’t)

Also cause delusions (false idea that seems real)

Hallucinogens

Drugs that produce hallucinations

Can cause feelings of: Relaxation Happiness Panic

Marijuana – distorts perception of time Song seems to last hours, lasts a few minutes Visual hallucinations are common

LSD is an unpredictable drug

Can become frightened & commit suicide

Lasting effects: memory loss, violent outburts, nightmares & panic

How do cigarette & alcohol companies try to influence you?

What impression of consumption does each image project?

How does this impression compare with factual information regarding consumption?

Comparing the older images with the newer ads, how have such advertisements changed or remained the same over time? Support your responses with

evidence How does the media influence the

use of drugs & alcohol in America?

Targetting kids : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y84JxduQONU

Alcohol focused on teens: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4SAM4gyuA4&NR=1

Design an Informative AD

Design your own informative ad educating people to the realities of cigarettes, alcohol, & drugs

Choose one, make it informative & like a flyer

Include images, put some effort into it

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