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The Self, Sleep Disorders, Brain Waves Flashcards

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1
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Biological clock that uses internal mechanisms to schedule for various physical processes

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Circadian Rhythm

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External stimuli such as a light that wakes you up “time givers”

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Zietgebers

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A test for self concept.

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The rogue test

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If a baby has a sticker on his forehead, this test would be used to determine whether or not the baby has developed a self concept.

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The rogue test.

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Awareness of Internal and External experiences.

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Consciousness

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Understanding of the self as distinct from other stimuli.

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Self-awareness.

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There are three patterns of wake brain waves, these patterns include: ________, ________, and _________ waves.

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Beta waves, alpha waves, and gamma waves.

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___________ brain waves occur when a person is actively thinking and alert. Very alert. Very rapid.

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Beta waves.

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________ Brain waves occur when a person is awake but relaxed. These waves are slower, larger, and more regular. An example of this wave would be laying half-awake in a hammock.

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Alpha waves.

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_______ brain waves occur when a person is processing sensory information. These waves are much faster than beta waves. An example of this wave would be visualizing a place like the beach. They make it easy to recall dreams.

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Gamma waves.

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How many stages are there of sleep?

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Four stages.

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This stage of sleep is a light sleep containing Theta waves. Another name for this stage of sleep is non-rapid eye movement stage. (N-REM)

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Stage 1

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This stage of sleep contains K complexes and spindle fibers and sporadic burst of electrical activity. You will have reduced heart rate and muscle tension and you will be able to respond to unexpected stimuli. And example of this is if you wake from hearing a loud noise.

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Stage 2

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This type of sleep is known as slobber sleep. It will contain delta waves and be a very deep sleep. Occurs 15 minutes after previous stage.

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Stage 3

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This type of sleep is a very deep sleep. When you wake up and don’t know where you are.

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Stage 4

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This type of sleep occurs 90-120 minutes after falling asleep. It is also known as paradoxical sleep and is known for the paralysis of major muscles. In this sleep the SNS is very active. This type of sleep dominates during second half of night sleep.

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R.E.M. Sleep

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Do younger people or older people need more sleep?

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Younger people.

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True or false? It is proven that staying up all night helps the brain retain information.

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False.

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Hallucinations, fatigue, and a weakened immune system are often symptoms of what?

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Sleep deprivation.

20
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True or false? Staying awake for 17 hours straight is the equivalent of being drunk with regards to reaction time.

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True

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This occurs when you miss out on REM sleep, so your body tries to make up for it the next time you sleep and skips to REM stage.

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REM rebound.

22
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This psychologist believed that dreams were the Royal Road to the unconscious.

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Freud

23
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The memory theory, coined by Freud, consisted of two layers known as __________ content and __________ content.

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Manifest and Latent

24
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Whatever you recall from your dreams when you wake up.

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Manifest content.

25
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What your dreams mean symbolically.

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Latent content.

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This is the most common type of sleep disorder and occurs when one cannot fall asleep. Leads to bad heart health, increased weight, and stroke risk. Uses CPAP machine.

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Sleep apnea.

27
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Type of sleep apnea where a person can’t fall asleep.

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Onset

28
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Type of sleep apnea where a person can fall asleep but has trouble staying asleep.

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Maintenance

29
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This sleep disorder occurs when a person experiences REM sleep during wakefulness.

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Narcolepsy.

30
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This sleep disorder consist of involuntary movement and tingling of limbs.

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Restless leg syndrome or RLS

31
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This sleep disorder occurs when a healthy infant dies during sleep. Most common between 0-6 months of age.

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Sudden infant death syndrome or SIDS

32
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This sleep disorder causes disorientation and confusion if awakened, there is no memory of terror.

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Sleep Terrors

33
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Psychoactive drugs consist of three key factors. These factors are _________, ________, and __________.

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Tolerance, withdrawal, and addiction.

34
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Is classified on a continuum, depends on the duration of use. Can range from mild to severe.

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Withdrawal

35
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Can be physiological or psychological.

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Addiction

36
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Consciousness (both internal and external) consist of three key elements. These elements are _________, ___________, and ___________.

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1.) States of consciousness
(Alert —-> sleepy)
2.) Current awareness
(Driving a car yet you can notice music playing)

3.) Self awareness
(recognizing yourself as an individual)

37
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Doesn’t exist in a vacuum. It’s shapes and is shaped by the environment.

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The self.

38
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What are the ABC’s of the self?

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Our affects, our behaviors, and our cognitions. (thoughts, feelings, and actions)

39
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Part of the self that is a description of your own characteristics.

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Self-concept

40
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Part of the cell that is the way we cognitively organize information.

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Self schema

41
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Part of the self that contains knowledge about your internal traits and feelings.

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Self-awareness

42
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Part of the self that is aware of how we are perceived by others.

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Self-consciousness.

43
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Part of the self where one places self value and positive or negative illusions.

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Self-esteem

44
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Part of the cell that contains self-control and willpower

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Self-regulation

45
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What are the two levels of temperament?

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Reactivity and self-regulation

46
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True or false? Animals are conscious.

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True. Animals have a different level of consciousness than humans.

  • humans
  • primates
  • other animals
  • insects

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