PSY2012 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Glasgow Coma Scale, Terri Schiavo Case, Binding Problem
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Consciousness is the subjective experience of perceiving oneself and ones surroundings. The binding problem which particular elements of neurological functions are working, is their lack of connection with the ability to respond and communicate. Series of points to determine how close the patient is to a coma. Went through court and ruled to withdraw the feeding tube, and passed away 6 or 7 days after the tube removed. Autopsy saw no functioning material in her brain so she was not possible to be alert and aware like her parents had stated. Stage ii (theta waves and sleep spindles) **non-rem. Stage iii (theta and delta waves) **non-rem. We define dreams and sleep by eeg patterns. Does not happen right away, but you go into rem about every 90 minutes. Blood flow increases to the genital area and may cause erections (in males) Your breathing rate increases, and your heart beats irregularly. and vaginal lubrication (in females).
