Circadian rythms Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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This document covers the Biopsychology topic in A level psychology: biopsych intro, localisation of function, lateralisation of function, plasticity, functional recovery, circadian rhythms, ultradian and infradian rhythms, ways of studying the brain, synaptic transmission, fight/flight, and the endocrine system. :)

These notes reflect key points of chapter 5 in psychology 101 on variations in consciousness. It goes in-depth on topics such as consciousness, biological rhythms and sleep, theories of dreams, hypnosis, meditation, and altering consciousness with drugs.

These notes are perfect for revision and practicing written exam questions! All info is there from circaidian rhythms, localisation of brain function and even research to support answers ! {sorry for the fact there is no preview as it wouldn’t support my image in pdf} they are neatly written and clear to read!

This is intro. to Psychology class notes on states of consciousness. This document goes into detail about states of consciousness, biological rhythms, circadian rhythms, sleep regulation, what sleep is, the stages of sleep, brain waves during sleep, NREM sleep, REM sleep, theories of dreaming, altered states, substance use, depressants, stimulants, opioids, hallucinogen, other altered states, hypnotism, and meditation.

Detailed Cornell style notes of Circadian rhythms for AQA A level psychology

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This document provides a study guide outline of all the important terms, definitions, psychological processes, and ideas. It defines each important topic related to "Consciousness" in a psychology course (Chapter 3 in the David Myers textbook). Topics of levels of consciousness, daydreams and fantasies, sleep, circadian rythms, dreams, hypnosis, drugs, depressants, stimulants, and hallucinogens are covered.