Chapter 7

Question 0

Periodic fluctuations in our bodies physiological states.

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Biological rhythms

Question 1

Our awareness of ourselves and our environment

Answer 1

Consciousness

Question 2

Any regular bodily rhythm such as temp. and sleep that follows a 24 hour cycle

Answer 2

Circadian rhythm

Question 3

Any sleep stage not in the REM cycle.

Answer 3

Non REM sleep

Question 4

Stage of sleep in which the brain and eyes are active, muscles relaxed, vivid dreaming occurs.

Answer 4

REM sleep

Question 5

Sloe brain waves in awakened relaxed state

Answer 5

Alpha waves

Question 6

Natural, periodic, reversible loss of consciousness

Answer 6

Sleep

Question 7

False sensory experiences

Answer 7

Hallucinations

Question 8

Large, slow brain waves in deep sleep

Answer 8

Delta waves

Question 9

Sleep disorder where the person can’t fall asleep or stay awake.

Answer 9

Insomnia

Question 10

Sleep disorder where the person will suddenly fall directly into REM sleep.

Answer 10

Narcolepsy

Question 11

Disorder where a person stops breathing during sleep

Answer 11

Sleep apnea

Question 12

Scary dreams during stage 4 sleep

Answer 12

Night terrors

Question 13

Vivid sequence of emotions, thoughts, images during sleep

Answer 13

Dreams

Question 14

Unconscious desires performed in dreams

Answer 14

Freud’s wish fulfillment

Question 15

Remembered storyline of dream

Answer 15

Manifest content

Question 16

Hidden meaning of dream

Answer 16

Latent content

Question 17

Sorting out days events (in dreams)

Answer 17

Info Processing

Question 18

Preserving pathways in brain (in dreams)

Answer 18

Physiological function

Question 19

Making sense of dream

Answer 19

Activation synthesis

Question 20

Comparing child’s point of view and dreams to an adult’s

Answer 20

Cognitive development

Question 21

Tendency for REM to increase following REM deprivation

Answer 21

REM rebound

Question 22

Social interaction when someone tells another feelings will suddenly appear

Answer 22

Hypnosis

Question 23

Guy associated with mesmerization - quack practice - lots of skeptics

Answer 23

Anton Mesmer

Question 24

A suggestion made during hypnosis that is carried out when the subject is no longer hypnotized

Answer 24

Post hypnotic suggestion

Question 25

Persuasive effect we have on each other. Proposed by Theodore Barbor.

Answer 25

Social Influence Theory

Question 26

A split between different levels of consciousness, allowing a person to divide attention between thoughts. Proposed by Ernest Hilgard

Answer 26

Dissociation (Divided consciousness theory)

Question 27

He proposed the Dissociation (DCT)

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Ernest Hilgard

Question 28

He proposed the Social Influence Theory

Answer 28

Theodore Barber

Question 29

Forgotten of repressed memories

Answer 29

Age Regression

Question 30

Includes all types of drugs that chemically alter mood and perception

Answer 30

Psychoactive drug

Question 31

Diminishing of drugs affect on individual. Requires larger doses to feel effects.

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Tolerance

Question 32

Discomfort and distress following discontinued drug use

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Withdrawl

Question 33

Body's need for a drug

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Physical dependence

Question 34

Mind's need for a drug

Answer 34

Psychological dependence

Question 35

Compulsive craving for a drug

Answer 35

Addiction

Question 36

Alcohol, opiates, barbiturates - slow body functions

Answer 36

Depressants

Question 37

Depressants used to induce sleep

Answer 37

Barbiturates

Question 38

Depressants of poppy opium - reduce pain - morphine, opium, heroin

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Opiates

Question 39

Caffeine, cocaine - excite neural activity and speed up body functions

Answer 39

Stimulants

Question 40

Type of stimulant that speeds up functions

Answer 40

Amphetamines

Question 41

Powerfully addictive stimulant

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Meth

Question 42

Short term euphoria by increasing serotonin levels

Answer 42

Ecstasy

Question 43

LSD, Marijuana - distort perception

Answer 43

Hallucinogens

Question 44

Powerful hallucinogen

Answer 44

LSD

Question 45

Mild hallucinogenic ingredient in marijuana

Answer 45

THC

Question 46

Lettered state of consciousness that has been reported by people who have had a brush with death

Answer 46

Near death experience

Question 47

Mind and body are distinct (nonphysical and physical)

Answer 47

Dualism

Question 48

Mind and body are different aspects of one

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Monism