Chapter 7

Question 1

Biological Rhythms

Answer 1

Periodic fluctuations in our bodies physiological states

Question 2

Circadian Rhythm

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Non REM Sleep

Answer 3

Any sleep stage not in the REM cycle

Question 4

REM Sleep

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Alpha Waves

Answer 5

Slow brain waves in awakened relaxed state

Question 6

Sleep

Answer 6

Natural, periodic, reversible loss of consciousness

Question 7

Hallucinations

Answer 7

False sensory experiences

Question 8

Delta Waves

Answer 8

Large, slow brain waves in deep sleep

Question 9

Insomnia

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Narcolepsy

Answer 10

Sleep disorder where the person will suddenly fall directly into REM sleep, usually at I opportune times when excited

Question 11

Sleep Apnea

Answer 11

Sleep disorder where a person stops breathing during sleep

Question 12

Night Terrors

Answer 12

Terrifying dreams during stage 4 sleep

Question 13

Dreams

Answer 13

Vivid sequence of emotions, thoughts, and images during sleep

Question 14

Freud’s Wish Fulfillment

Answer 14

Unconscious desires performed in dreams

Question 15

Manifest Content

Answer 15

Remembered storyline of a dream

Question 16

Latent Content

Answer 16

Hidden meaning of a dream

Question 17

Info Processing

Answer 17

Sorting out day’s events in dreams

Question 18

Physiological Function

Answer 18

Preserving pathways in brain in dreams

Question 19

Activation Synthesis

Answer 19

Make sense of a dream

Question 20

Cognitive Development

Answer 20

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

Question 21

REM Rebound

Answer 21

Tendency for REM to increase following REM deprivation

Question 22

Hypnosis

Answer 22

Social interaction when someone tells another feelings will suddenly appear

Question 23

Anton Mesmer

Answer 23

Associated with mesmerization - quack practice - lots of skeptics

Question 24

Post Hypnotic Suggestion

Answer 24

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

Question 25

Social Influence Theory

Answer 25

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

Question 26

Disassociation (Divided Consciousness Theory)

Answer 26

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

Question 27

Ernest Hilgard

Answer 27

Proposed disassociation (DCT)

Question 28

Theodore Barbor

Answer 28

Proposed Social Influence Theory

Question 29

Age Regression

Answer 29

Forgotten or repressed memories

Question 30

Psychoactive Drug

Answer 30

Includes all types of drugs that chemically alter mood or perception

Question 31

Tolerance

Answer 31

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

Question 32

Withdrawal

Answer 32

Discomfort and distress following discontinued drug use

Question 33

Physical Dependence

Answer 33

Body's need for a drug

Question 34

Psychological Dependence

Answer 34

Mind's need for a drug

Question 35

Addiction

Answer 35

Compulsive craving for a drug

Question 36

Depressants

Answer 36

Alcohol, opiates, barbiturates | Slows body functions

Question 37

Barbiturates

Answer 37

Depressants used to induce sleep

Question 38

Opiates

Answer 38

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

Question 39

Stimulates

Answer 39

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

Question 40

Amphetomines

Answer 40

Type of stimulant that speeds up functions

Question 41

Meth

Answer 41

Powerfully addictive stimulant

Question 42

Ecstasy

Answer 42

Short term euphoria by increasing serotonin levels

Question 43

Hallucinogens

Answer 43

LSD, marijuana | Distort perception

Question 44

LSD

Answer 44

Powerful hallucinogen

Question 45

THC

Answer 45

Mild hallucinogenic ingredient in marijuana

Question 46

Near Death Experience

Answer 46

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

Question 47

Dualism

Answer 47

Mind and body are distinct (nonphysical and physical)

Question 48

Monism

Answer 48

Mind and body are different aspects of one

Question 49

Consciousness

Answer 49

Our awareness of ourselves and our environment