Assignment Instructions
Sleep Journal and Reflection Project
During our forumin Week 5 we are discussing dreams. The meaning origin and analysis of dreams have fascinated psychologists since the inception of the field of psychology. Sigmund Freud often referred to as the father of psychology focused a great deal of his theoretical energy on trying to understand and interpret dreams.
Contemporary psychologists are beginning to recognize the interconnectivity of human physiology and psychology in a way not previously understood. This is in part because of new interest in holistic health and in part because of brain/body connections we are now able to see and understand for the first time due to enhanced technology. Yoga mindfulness healthy eating meditation holistic health all of these practices are gaining more traction in mainstream society and among psychological circles as we recognize how the mind and body work together. In light of this growing area of interest in psychology for this assignment you will maintain a sleep/dream journal during weeks 3 and 4 and complete an analysis and reflection on your experience in a summary reflection paper in week 5.
Specifically for this assignment you will:
Assignment Grading Rubric – Total 100 points: