Consciousness Flashcards
circadian rhythm
the biological clock inborn 24 hour cycle
stage one of sleep NREM 1
you’re relaxed & sleep into sleep
breathing slow brain waves irregular
REM sleep
5th phase
brain is most active
rests by working
NREM
you start going through stages 4, 3, 2, into REM Sleep
rapid eye movement
deep sleep
vivid dreams occur
non rapid eye movement
hallucinations
false sensory experience
absence of external stimuli
insomnia
recurring problems in falling & staying asleep
narcolepsy
a sleep disorder
uncontrollable sleep attacks
sleep apnea
a sleep disorder cessation a of breathing during sleep
snoring
night terrors
a sleep disorder
high arousal of being terrified
occurs in NREM -3
hypnosis
when one person suggests perceptions feelings thoughts or behaviors will spontaneously occur
posthypnotic suggestion
made to alleviate symptoms
Consciousness
the awareness of ourselves & the environment
NREM 2
sleep spindles close together
NREM 3
transitional from 2 & 4
NREM 4
deep sleep
children wet the bed & walk