Chapter 4: States of Consciousness Flashcards
Consciousness is defined as our ___ of external/internal stimuli
awareness
What is an altered state of consciousness?
Consciousness different from waking consciousness
What are some examples of an altered state of consciousness?
passing out, sleep walking, driving and not remembering
Our daily cycle is described as being a ____ rhythm
circadian
What indicates REM (Rapid Eye Movement)
- darting movements of eyes under eyelids
- most dreams occurring here
What happens to your muscles during REM?
They become “paralyzed” to prevent you from acting out dreams
How many stages is Non-REM sleep divided into?
4 stages + 2 waves
What is the order of stages in N-Rem sleep?
Beta waves, alpha waves, stages 1-4
What happens during stage 1 of sleep?
light, drowsy sleep, slow breathing, muscles relax
What happens during stage 2 of sleep?
deep relaxation, temperature drops
What stage of sleep is the “True boundary of sleep”
Stage 2
What stage of sleep is the deepest sleep?
Stage 3
What stage of sleep does REM sleep occur in?
Stage 4
What are the two different types of sleepers?
Short- need less than 6 hours
Long- need more than 8 hours
What happens to the brain during sleep?
The amount of activity remains constant but the kind of activity is different
