Ch. 4 - States of Consciousness

Question 1

circadian rhythm

Answer 1

biological rhythm that occurs over approximately 24 hours
-sleep-wake cycle is linked to our environments natural light-dark cycle

Question 2

how can circadian rhythm be disrupted

Answer 2

extended exposure to light, jetlag, sleep deprivation, rotating shift work

Question 3

REM sleep

Answer 3

experience rapid eye movement, paralysis of voluntary muscles, dreams,

Question 4

NREM sleep

Answer 4

respiration and heart rate slow, deep body relaxation

Question 5

Three stages of sleep

Answer 5

1. Transitional phase (Alpha waves)
2. Deep relaxtion (Theta waves)
3. Slow-wave sleep (Delta waves)

Question 6

manifest content

Answer 6

actual content of the dream

Question 7

latent content

Answer 7

the hidden meaning of the dream

Question 8

insomnia

Answer 8

difficulty falling or staying a sleep for at least 3 nights a week for at least one month’s time

Question 9

parasomnia

Answer 9

unwanted motor behavior/experiences through sleep cycle
(sleep walking, restless leg syndrome, night terrors, constant movement)

Question 10

sleep apnea

Answer 10

when individuals stop breathing during sleep, for 10-20 seconds or longer

Question 11

narcolepsy

Answer 11

involves an irresistible urge to fall asleep during waking hours