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MCAT Psychological Social Foundations Flashcards: 6b Consciousness Sleep Circadian

Study 6b Consciousness Sleep Circadian in MCAT Psychological Social Foundations with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is the typical direction of heart rate and respiration during NREM sleep?

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ANSWER

They generally decrease and become more regular. Body conserves energy with slower, steadier vitals.

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MCAT Psychological Social Foundations: Foundational Concept 6: Perception, Cognition, Emotion

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In a study of altered states, 32 participants listened to a standardized hypnosis audio session focused on pain reduction before completing a cold pressor task (hand in cold water). Compared with a relaxation-only control group, the hypnosis group reported lower pain intensity but showed similar hand-withdrawal times. Participants in the hypnosis group also described feeling as if the discomfort was "far away" or "not about me." Which of the following best explains the changes observed in the study, consistent with hypnosis and consciousness?
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