Consciousness Flashcards
1
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Circadian Rhythm
A
24/25 hour cycle we operate on
2
Q
Suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN)
A
Controller of the hypothalamus
3
Q
REM-Rebound
A
“Catch up” opportunity to get sufficient sleep
4
Q
Freud dream theory
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Dreams have manifest and latent content
5
Q
Memory theory
A
During sleep, dreams help consolidate memories from waking hours
6
Q
Threat simulation theory (TST)
A
Dreams let us practice our responses to dangerous situations in a risk-free environment
7
Q
Activation-synthesis model
A
Dreams are a by-product of electrical signals in the brain that occur during REM sleep
8
Q
REM behavior disorder
A
Condition which normal muscle paralysis does not occur leading to violent movements during REM sleep
9
Q
REM Rebound
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Loss of sleep is recouped by spending more time in REM on subsequent nights
