TITLE Can a Musical Reminder Banish Bad Dreams? Scientists hope that playing certain chords while sleeping can trigger positive memories and prevent nightmares DESCRIPTION What an incredible and fascinating article about a condition called “Nightmare Disorder”. Over the course of our lives from childhood through older adulthood, we all have experienced an occasional nightmare. … Read more »
Posts Categorized: States of Consciousness & Sleep
Psychology Update — 3 Fascinating Articles About Sleep
3 Fascinating Articles About Sleep ARTICLE #1 TITLE What Is REM Sleep and Why Is It Important? REM Sleep is magical. Here’s what we know. DESCRIPTION Sleep is a genuinely complex system that has much more to do than providing rest, renewal, and refreshment. As we go through the stages of sleep… Read more »
Psychology Update — Can Monitoring Brain Waves Boost Mental Health?
TITLE Can Monitoring Brain Waves Boost Mental Health? Neurofeedback has promised a mental health revolution for decades. But is it effective? DESCRIPTION This is a fascinating article regarding the practice of a relatively new type of treatment: Neurofeedback. “The treatment is known as neurofeedback, a therapy some say can improve our attention, moods, sleeping… Read more »
Psychology Update — Why Does Alcohol Mess With My Sleep?
TITLE Why Does Alcohol Mess With My Sleep? DESCRIPTION Lots of folks have a “night cap” to help them fall asleep, however though they may drift off into sleep more easily, the alcohol has a deleterious effect on the sleep cycle. “…there’s a good chance that too much alcohol will mean a fitful night… Read more »
Psychology Update — How Does Hypnosis Work? Here’s What the Science Says
TITLE How Does Hypnosis Work? Here’s What the Science Says DESCRIPTION Many think of hypnosis as a form of entertainment seen on stage or in the movies. Also, hypnosis has gotten a bad reputation from early charlatans who tried to employ the process of nefarious purposes. “But hypnosis has a surprisingly robust scientific framework…. Read more »
Psychology Update — MULTIPLE USES OF VIRTUAL REALITY (VR) IN PSYCHOLOGY AND THERAPY
THIS WEEK’S PSYCHOLOGY UPDATE FOCUSES ON THE USES OF VIRTUAL REALITY (VR) AS A TECHNOLOGY TOOL USED FOR TREATMENT OF VARIOUS TYPES OF CONDITIONS. BELOW YOU WILL FIND A LISTING OF ARTICLE TITLES, WEBSITES, AND YOUTUBE LINKS FOR VARIOUS USES OF VIRTUAL REALITY IN THERAPY. THE REFERENCES CAN SERVE AS A STARTING POINT FOR STUDENTS… Read more »
3 ARTICLES PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS RELATED TO SLEEP, DREAMING, STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS, & AGING ISSUES
3 ARTICLES PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS RELATED TO SLEEP, DREAMING, STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS, & AGING ISSUES ARTICLE #1 TITLE How long you sleep could increase Alzheimer’s, dementia risk DESCRIPTION As humans get older, their sleep patterns change, and most complain that they either do not get enough sleep, or that the sleep is not as… Read more »
Psychological Science: The Curious Mind
Abnormal Psychology, 15th Edition DSM-5-TR Update
Behavioral Neuroscience
Personality, 15th Edition
Cognition, 11th Edition
