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Accuracy

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the precision with which a person completes a task p. 269

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Alpha waves

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medium sized brain waves with medium-high frequency and low-medium amplitude, indicating an alert but relaxed state p. 276

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Altered states of consciousness (ASC)

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a state of consciousness that is characterised by different levels of awareness as compared to normal waking consciousness p. 254

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Amplified emotional response

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disproportionate emotional reactions in response to an event or stimuli p. 319

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Amplitude

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a measurement indicating the intensity of an electric current in the brain, visually represented as the height of the wave peaks p. 275

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Automatic processes

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(also known as automatic tasks) tasks that require low levels of mental processing p. 259

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Beta waves

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fast, small brain waves with high frequency and low amplitude, indicating high levels of alertness p. 276

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Blood alcohol concentration (BAC)

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a measure of how much alcohol is in a person?s blood p. 325

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Brain wave

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a pattern of electrical current in the brain caused by neurons communicating, visually represented as a wave p. 274

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Bright light therapy

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a method used to adjust a person?s circadian rhythm through exposure to a high-intensity light source p. 345

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Circadian phase disorder

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a sleep disorder which interferes with the normal regulation of the circadian rhythm of sleep, leading to a change in the sleep-wake cycle p. 331

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Circadian rhythm

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changes to physiological function or activity that occur as part of a cycle that lasts around 24 hours p. 292

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Cognition

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the mental processes an individual performs in order to understand and process information p. 320, 326

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Cognitive tasks

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a form of assessment that measures some aspect of a person?s thought processes p. 269

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Concentration

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the ability to focus on certain stimuli or tasks p. 326

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Consciousness

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the awareness of internal and external stimuli p. 253

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Consciousness continuum

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a progression of states of consciousness ranging from least aware to most aware

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Content limitations

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a restraint placed on the thoughts that are occurring in a person?s mind p. 259

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Controlled processes

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(also known as controlled tasks) tasks that require high levels of mental processing p. 259

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Delta waves

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slow and large brain waves with low frequency and high amplitude, indicating very low levels of alertness p. 276

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Depressants

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a class of drugs that reduce central nervous system and body activity, reducing levels of alertness compared to NWC p. 277

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Dyssomnias

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sleep disorders characterised by consistent problems with falling asleep, staying asleep, or timing sleep p. 337

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Electro-oculograph (EOG)

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a device that detects, amplifies and records the electrical activity of the muscles surrounding the eyes p. 268

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Electroencephalograph (EEG)

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a device that detects, amplifies and records the electrical activity of the brain p. 267

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Electromyograph (EMG)
a device that detects, amplifies and records the electrical activity of the body?s muscles
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Emotional awareness
the understanding and control people have over their feelings, as well as the ability to accurately perceive the emotions of others p. 261
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Evolutionary theory of sleep
(also known as Circadian theory of sleep) a theory that proposes that sleep is adaptive and has evolved to meet specific survival needs p. 298
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Frequency
a measurement indicating how many brain waves there are per second, visually represented as how close the waves appear together p. 275
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Induced altered states of consciousness
a type of altered state of consciousness that occurs due to a purposeful action or aid p. 254
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Jet lag
the mismatch between an individual?s internal circadian rhythm and the time of their environment, which occurs after rapidly travelling across time zones p. 333
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Levels of awareness
(also known as awareness) the degree to which an individual is conscious of stimuli p. 258
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Mood
the emotional state a person is in at a given time p. 326
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Naturally occurring altered states of consciousness
a type of altered state of consciousness that occurs without intervention p. 254
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Normal waking consciousness (NWC)
the state of being awake and aware of internal and external stimuli p. 253
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NREM (Non rapid eye movement) sleep
a type of sleep that is subdivided into four different stages, where the sleeper does not experience any rapid eye movement p. 294
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Parasomnias
a type of sleep disorder which involves engaging in abnormal activities or tasks while sleeping p. 338
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Partial sleep deprivation
when an individual sleeps for some duration within a 24 hour period, but the sleep duration is too short, or the quality of sleep is poor p. 319
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Perceptual and cognitive distortions
atypical (abnormal) variation in the way an individual interprets and processes stimuli p. 260
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Psychological construct
an agreed upon description and understanding of psychological phenomena which cannot be overtly measured or observed p. 252
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REM (Rapid eye movement) sleep
a type of sleep where the sleeper experiences rapid eye movement beneath closed eyelids p. 293
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Restoration theory of sleep
a theory that proposes that sleep replenishes psychological and physiological function p. 299
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Self-control
A person?s ability to restrain or hold composure over their thoughts, feelings and actions p. 261
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Shift work
an occupation which involves working at unusual hours, such as working overnight p. 332
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Sleep
a regular and naturally-occurring altered state of consciousness that involves disengagement with internal and external stimuli p. 292
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Sleep cycle
a proportion of a sleep episode in which the sleeper progresses through stages of REM and NREM sleep, lasting on average 90 minutes for humans p. 293
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Sleep deprivation
inadequate duration or poor quality of sleep p. 318
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Sleep diaries
a record from an individual containing qualitative descriptions of the amount and nature of their sleep over a certain period of time p. 269
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Sleep disorder
a consistent presence of a particular sleep disturbance which has profound impacts on an individual?s sleep, leading to persistent effects on day to day functioning p. 337
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Sleep episode
the full duration of time spent asleep p. 293
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Sleep-onset insomnia
(also known as insomnia) a type of dyssomnia characterised by consistent difficulty initiating sleep p. 338
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Sleep-wake cycle
a daily cycle that is made up of time spent sleeping and time being awake and alert p. 292
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Sleep-wake cycle shift in adolescence
a type of circadian phase disorder where adolescents experience delayed sleep-onset and hence delayed wake p. 332
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Sleep-walking
(also known as somnambulism) a type of parasomnia which involves standing up and undertaking actions or tasks while asleep p. 338
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Speed
the rate at which a person responds to a stimulus in a task p. 269
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Stimulants
a class of drugs that increase central nervous system and body activity, increasing levels of alertness compared to NWC p. 276
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Theta waves
medium sized brain waves with low-medium frequency and medium-high amplitude, indicating low levels of alertness p. 276
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Time orientation
the perception of how much or how little time has elapsed, and the ability to situate things in the past, present or future p. 261
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Total sleep deprivation
(also known as full sleep deprivation) when an individual has no sleep within a 24 hour period p. 318
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Ultradian rhythm
changes to physiological function or activity that arise as part of a cycle which occurs within 24 hours p. 293
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Video monitoring
a type of data collection involving video and sound recordings of an individual in their sleeping period p. 270
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Zeitgeber
a rhythmically occurring natural phenomenon which acts as a cue in the regulation of the body's circadian rhythms.

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