Capter 7 Altered States Of Conciousness Flashcards
Consciousness
A state of awareness, including a person’s feelings, sensations, ideas, and perceptions.
REM sleep
A stage of sleep characterized by Rapid Eye Movements, a high level of brain activity, a deep relaxation of the muscles, and dreaming.
Cardiac rhythm
The rhythm of activity and inactivity lasting approximately one day.
Insomnia
The failure to get enough sleep at night in order to feel rested the next day. Reoccurring problems staying and falling asleep.
Sleep apnea
A sleep disorder in which a person has trouble breathing while asleep.
Narcolepsy
A condition characterized by suddenly falling asleep or feeling very sleepy during the day.
Nightmares
Unpleasant dreams
Night terrors
Sleep disruptions that occur during stage 4 of sleep, involving screaming, panic, or confusion.
Sleepwalking
Walking or carrying out behaviors while asleep.
Hypnosis
A state of consciousness resulting from a narrowed focus of attention and characterized by heightened suggestibility.
Posthypnotic suggestion
A suggestion made during hypnosis that influences the participants behavior afterward.
Biofeedback
The process of learning to control bodily states with the help of specialized machines.
Meditation
The focusing of attention to clear one’s mind and produce relaxation.
Psychoactive drugs
Chemicals that affect the nervous system and result in altered consciousness.
Marijuana
The dried leaves and flowers of Indian hemp (cannabis sativa) that produce an a,termed state of consciousness when smoked of ingested.
