Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

AP Psychology > Mod 22-25 > Flashcards

Mod 22-25 Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
AP® Psychology flashcards Psychology 101 flashcards GRE® Psychology flashcards
1
Q

consciousness

A

our subjective awareness of ourselves and our environment

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

sleep

A

periodic, natural loss of consciousness–as distinct from unconsciousness resulting from a coma, general anesthesia, or hibernation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

circadian rhythm

A

the biological clock; regular bodily rhythms (for example, of temperature and wakefulness) that occur on a 24-hour cycle

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

alpha waves

A

the relatively slow brain waves of a relaxed, awake state

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

NREM sleep

A

non-rapid eye movement sleep; encompasses all sleep stages except for REM sleep

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

REM sleep

A

Rapid eye movement sleep, a recurring sleep stage during which vivid dreams commonly occur.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

halucinations

A

false sensory experiences, such as seeing something in the absence of an external visual stimulus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

hypnagogic sensations

A

bizarre experiences, such as jerking or a feeling of falling or floating weightlessly, while transitioning to sleep

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

delta waves

A

the large, slow brain waves associated with deep sleep

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Suprahiasmatic Nucleus (SCN)

A

a pair of cell clusters in the hypothalamus that controls circadian rhythm.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Insomnia

A

Recurring problems in either falling or staying asleep

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Narcolepsy

A

A sleep disorder characterized by uncontrollable sleep attacks

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Sleep Apnea

A

A sleep disorder characterized by temporary cessations of breathing during sleep and repeated momentry awakenings.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Night Terrors

A

A sleep disorder characterized by high arousal and an appearance of being terrified. Occur during NRM3

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Dreams

A

A sequence of images, emotions and thoughts passing through a sleeping person’s mind

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Manifest content

A

According to freud, the symbolic remembered story line of a dream

17
Q

Latent conent

A

The unconscious drives and wishes that would be threatening if expressed directly

18
Q

REM Rebound

A

Is the tendency for REM sleep to increase Following REM sleep deprivation

19
Q

Psychoactive Drug

A

Chemical substances that alter perceptions and moods

20
Q

Substance use disorder

A

A disorder characterized by continued substance craving and use despite significant life disruption or physical risk

21
Q

Tolerance

A

The diminishing effect with regular use of the same dose of a drug, requiring the user to take larger and larger doses before experiencing the drugs effects.

22
Q

Withdrawal

A

The discomfort and distress that follow discontinuing an addictive drug or behavior

23
Q

Depressnts

A

Drugs that reduce neural activity and slow body functions

24
Q

Alcohol use disorder

A

Alcohol use marked by tolerance, withdrawal and a drive to continue problematic use

25
Q

Barbiturates

A

Drugs that depress central nervous system activity, reducing anxiety but impairing memory and judgement

26
Q

Opiates

A

Opium and its derivatives, such as morphine and heroin; depress neural activity, temporarily lessening pain and anxiety

27
Q

Stimulants

A

Drugs that excite neural activity and speed up body functions

28
Q

Nicotine

A

A stimulating and highly addictive psychoactive drug found in tobacco

29
Q

Cocaine

A

A powerful and addictive stimulant derived from the coca plant; produces temporarily increased alertness and euphoria

30
Q

Ampheamines

A

Drugs, such as methamphetamine that stimulate neural activity, causing accelerated body functions and associated energy and mood changes

31
Q

Methampetamine

A

A powerfully addictive drug that stimulates the central nervous system, with accelerated body functions and associated engery and mood changes

32
Q

Ecstasy

A

A synthetic stimulant and mild hallucinogen produces euphoria and social intimacy, but with short-term health risks and longer-term harm to serotonin-producing nerons

33
Q

Hallucinations

A

Psychedelic drugs as LSD, that distort perceptions and evoke sensory images in the absence of sensory input

34
Q

Near-death experience

A

An altered state of conciseness reported after a close brush with death

35
Q

LSD

A

A powerful hallucinogenic drug

36
Q

THC

A

The major active ingredient in marijuana

AP Psychology (16 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions