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Essentials of Psychology
Benjamin B Lahey, University of Chicago

States of Consciousness

Internet Exercises

1. What is the value of daydreaming? Does it help humans survive as a species or hinder our survival?

The Study of Dreams
This is the home page for the Association for the Study of Dreams. Many links, including one to discussions and forums on the topic of dreaming.

 

2. What does research on sleep-wake cycles suggest about being at your best when taking a test?

Basics of Sleep Behavior
This syllabus offering a wide range of information about sleep and its functions is designed for undergraduate and graduate students.

SleepNet
This site has organized every sleep-related Web site by categories such as sleep disorders, dreams, and research.

 

3. What has been your experience with altered states of consciousness? How would you describe them in terms of current scientific explanations?

Association for the Scientific Study for Consciousness
This site offers illustrated seminars, journal articles, bibliographies, and links that cover the history and current theoretical structure of consciousness.

 

4. Our society makes a distinction between the drugs such as alcohol and caffeine, which are legal to use, and others, such as marijuana and cocaine, which are not. Does this make sense?

Clearinghouse for Drug Information
This national clearinghouse for drug information has links to many helpful sites, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Data Archive.