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type of relatively low frequency, relatively high amplitude brain wave that becomes synchronized; characteristic of the beginning of stage 1 sleep

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alpha wave

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internal cycle of biological activity

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biological rhythm

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lack of muscle tone or muscle weakness, and in some cases complete paralysis of the voluntary muscles

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cataplexy

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sleep disorder with periods of interrupted breathing due to a disruption in signals sent from the brain that regulate breathing

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central sleep apnea

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biological rhythm that occurs over approximately 24 hours

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circadian rhythm

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opiate with relatively low potency often prescribed for minor pain

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codeine

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psychotherapy that focuses on cognitive processes and problem behaviors that is sometimes used to treat sleep disorders such as insomnia

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cognitive-behavioral therapy

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theoretical repository of information shared by all people across cultures, as described by Carl Jung

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collective unconscious

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awareness of internal and external stimuli

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consciousness

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device used to treat sleep apnea; includes a mask that fits over the sleeper’s nose and mouth, which is connected to a pump that pumps air into the person’s airways, forcing them to remain open

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continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)

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the process in which individuals attend to many sources of information at once

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divided attention

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type of low frequency, high amplitude brain wave characteristic of stage 3 and stage 4 sleep

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delta wave

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drug that tends to suppress central nervous system activity

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depressant

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feelings of intense elation and pleasure from drug use

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euphoric high

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discipline that studies how universal patterns of behavior and cognitive processes have evolved over time as a result of natural selection

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evolutionary psychology

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one of a class of drugs that results in profound alterations in sensory and perceptual experiences, often with vivid hallucinations

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hallucinogen

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tendency to maintain a balance, or optimal level, within a biological system

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homeostasis

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state of extreme self-focus and attention in which minimal attention is given to external stimuli

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hypnosis

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consistent difficulty in falling or staying asleep for at least three nights a week over a month’s time

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insomnia

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collection of symptoms brought on by travel from one time zone to another that results from the mismatch between our internal circadian cycles and our environment

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jetlag

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very high amplitude pattern of brain activity associated with stage 2 sleep that may occur in response to environmental stimuli

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K-complex

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hidden meaning of a dream, per Sigmund Freud’s view of the function of dreams

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latent content

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people become aware that they are dreaming and can control the dream’s content

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lucid dream

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storyline of events that occur during a dream, per Sigmund Freud’s view of the function of dreams

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manifest content

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clearing the mind in order to achieve a state of relaxed awareness and focus

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meditation

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hormone secreted by the endocrine gland that serves as an important regulator of the sleep-wake cycle

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melatonin

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study that combines the results of several related studies

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meta-analysis

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synthetic opioid that is less euphorogenic than heroin and similar drugs; used to manage withdrawal symptoms in opiate users

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methadone

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uses methadone to treat withdrawal symptoms in opiate users

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methadone clinic

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type of amphetamine that can be made from pseudoephedrine, an over-the-counter drug; widely manufactured and abused

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methamphetamine

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sleep disorder in which the sufferer cannot resist falling to sleep at inopportune times

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narcolepsy

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sleep disorder in which the sleeper experiences a sense of panic and may scream or attempt to escape from the immediate environment

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night terrors

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period of sleep outside periods of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep

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non-REM (NREM)

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sleep disorder defined by episodes when breathing stops during sleep as a result of blockage of the airway

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obstructive sleep apnea

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one of a category of drugs that has strong analgesic properties; opiates are produced from the resin of the opium poppy; includes heroin, morphine, methadone, and codeine

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opiate/opioid

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one of a group of sleep disorders characterized by unwanted, disruptive motor activity and/or experiences during sleep

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parinsomnia

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changes in normal bodily functions that cause a drug user to experience withdrawal symptoms upon cessation of use

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physical dependence

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endocrine structure located inside the brain that releases melatonin

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pineal gland

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emotional, rather than a physical, need for a drug which may be used to relieve psychological distress

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psychological dependence

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period of sleep characterized by brain waves very similar to those during wakefulness and by darting movements of the eyes under closed eyelids

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rapid eye movement (REM) sleep

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sleep disorder in which the muscle paralysis associated with the REM sleep phase does not occur; sleepers have high levels of physical activity during REM sleep, especially during

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REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD)

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sleep disorder in which the sufferer has uncomfortable sensations in the legs when trying to fall asleep that are relieved by moving the legs

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restless leg syndrom

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work schedule that changes from early to late on a daily or weekly basis

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rotating shift work

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the ability to select certain stimuli in the environment to process, while ignoring distracting information

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selective attention

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state marked by relatively low levels of physical activity and reduced sensory awareness that is distinct from periods of rest that occur during wakefulness

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sleep

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sleep disorder defined by episodes during which breathing stops during sleep

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sleep apnea

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result of insufficient sleep on a chronic basis

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sleep debt

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sleep-deprived individuals will experience shorter sleep latencies during subsequent opportunities for sleep

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sleep rebound

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brain’s control of switching between sleep and wakefulness as well as coordinating this cycle with the outside world

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sleep regulation

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rapid burst of high frequency brain waves during stage 2 sleep that may be important for learning and memory

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sleep spindle

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(also, somnambulism) sleep disorder in which the sleeper engages in relatively complex behaviors

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sleepwalking

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stage of sleep with the transitional phase that occurs between wakefulness and sleep; the period during which a person drifts off to sleep

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stage 1 sleep

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stage of sleep where the body goes into deep relaxation; characterized by the appearance of sleep spindles

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stage 2 sleep

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stage of sleep with deep sleep characterized by low frequency, high amplitude delta waves

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stage 3 and 4 sleep

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drug that tends to increase overall levels of neural activity; includes caffeine, nicotine, amphetamines, and cocaine

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stimulant

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area of the hypothalamus in which the body’s biological clock is located

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suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN)

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type of low frequency, high amplitude brain wave characteristic of stage 1 and stage 2 sleep

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theta wave

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state of requiring increasing quantities of the drug to gain the desired effect

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tolerance

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characterized by high levels of sensory awareness, thought, and behavior

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wakefulness

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variety of negative symptoms experienced when drug use is discontinued

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withdrawal

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