Chapter 7 States of Consciousness

Question 1

consciousness

Answer 1

an awareness of ourselves and our environment

Question 2

unconscious mind processes information

Answer 2

simultaneously

Question 3

conscious mind processes information

Answer 3

sequentially

Question 4

biological rhythms

Answer 4

controlled by internal “biologicakl clocks”

Question 5

annual cycles

Answer 5

humans experience seasonal variations in appetite, sleep, mood

Question 6

seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

Answer 6

mood disorder humans experience during dark winter months where they feel more depressed

Question 7

28-day cycle

Answer 7

menstrual cycle, does not affect mood

Question 8

24-hour cycle

Answer 8

cycle of varying alertness, body temperature, and growth hormone secretion

Question 9

90-minute cycle

Answer 9

stages of sleep in 90-minute cycles

Question 10

circadiun rhythms

Answer 10

(biological clock) occur on the 24-hour cycle, include sleep and wakefulness

Question 11

suprachiasmatic nucleus

Answer 11

triggered by light and decreases melatonin and increases at night

Question 12

awake and alert person

Answer 12

exhibits beta waves

Question 13

meditating person

Answer 13

exhibits alpha waves

Question 14

in light sleep and daydreaming

Answer 14

person exhibits theta waves

Question 15

in stage 2 sleep

Answer 15

person exhibits spindles, burst of activity