ch. 4

Question 1

consciousness

Answer 1

the awareness of the sensations, thoughts, and feelings being experienced at any given moment

Question 2

waking consciousness

Answer 2

we are awake and aware

Question 3

Stage 1 sleep

Answer 3

the state of transition between wakefulness and sleep
relatively rapid, low amp brain waves

Question 4

Stage 2 sleep

Answer 4

deeper sleep than that of stage 1
slower, more reg waves

Question 5

Stage 3 sleep

Answer 5

the deepest stage of sleep during which we are least responsive to outside stimulation

Question 6

REM sleep (rapid eye movement)

Answer 6

quick, back and forth eye movements
increased HR, BP, breathing rate
dreaming more likely

Question 7

REM rebound

Answer 7

REM deprives sleepers spend significantly more time in REM sleep than normal sleep sessions

Question 7

explanations for sleep

Answer 7

conserve energy, restoration/replenishment, reverse learning, physical growth and brain development

Question 8

adult recommended sleep

Answer 8

7-8 hours

Question 8

effects of chronic sleep deprivation

Answer 8

immune system suppression, diminished productivity, depression

Question 9

nightmares

Answer 9

frightening dreams
associated with negative experiences, worry

Question 10

night terrors

Answer 10

sudden awakenings from non-REM sleep that are accompanied by extreme fear, panic, or anxiety
- produce agitation, can get back to sleep fairly quickly

Question 11

unconscious wish fulfillment theory (Freud)

Answer 11

psychoanalytical explanation, dreams represent unconscious wishes the dreamer wants to fulfill

Question 12

Dreams-for-survival theory

Answer 12

evolutionary explanation in which info relevant to daily survival is reconsidered and reprocessed

Question 13

Activation-synthesis theory

Answer 13

neuroscience explanation, dreams are the result of random activation of various memories which are tied together in a logical story line

Question 14

insomnia

Answer 14

difficulty sleeping

Question 15

sleep apnea

Answer 15

difficulty breathing while sleeping

Question 16

narcolepsy

Answer 16

uncontrollable sleeping for short periods while a person is awake

Question 17

circadian rhythms

Answer 17

biological processes that occur regularly on approx 24 hr cycle

Question 18

daydreams

Answer 18

fantasies that people construct while awake

Question 19

meditation

Answer 19

a learned technique for refocusing attention that brings about an altered state of consciousness

Question 20

psychoactive drugs

Answer 20

influence a person’s emotions, perceptions, and behaviors

Question 21

stimulants

Answer 21

arousal effect on cns

Question 22

amphetamines

Answer 22

meth, adderall, bath salts

Question 23

cocaine

Answer 23

acts on dopamine

Question 24

depressants

Answer 24

slow down nervous system

Question 25

alcohol

Answer 25

most common depressant binge drink 4-5 drinks

Question 26

barbiturates

Answer 26

CNS depressant

Question 27

rohypnol

Answer 27

date rape drug

Question 28

narcotics

Answer 28

increase relaxation relieve pain and anxiety