Chapter 3 Flashcards
What is the biological clock; regular bodily rhythms that occur on a 24-hour cycle?
Circadian Rhythm
When does the Hypnogogic Sensation occur?
Stage 1 Sleep
The first half of the night you are in _____ sleep while in the second half of the night you are in _____ sleep.
First Half is Deep. Second Half is REM
What is Paradoxical Sleep?
The brain is acting like they are awake, but they are not
Stage 3+4 Waves are called
Delta Waves
Delta waves are slow or fast?
Slow
The older you get the ____ sleep you need.
Less
Average newborn sleeps about ____ hours a day
18-20 hours
What is a cultural influence on sleep patterns?
People in countries without a electrical light sleep longer
Why do we need to go into stage 3 + 4 sleep?
For Physical Restoration and growth. This is when growing happens.
What happens when you deprive people of REM?
They cannot remember well. Memory problems.
How to avoid insomnia?
Do not exercise before going to bed and do not drink caffeine.
What would prevent a pilot from getting his license if he suffers from _____
narcolepsy
Traits of individuals who has sleep apnea?
- Overweight
- Snoring
- Sleep on their Back
Theory that dream has nothing to do with Freudian dream fulfillment and that its just random memories and your brain is trying to organize them is ….
Activation Synthesis Hypothesis
Who spends the most time in REM?
Infants
