Unit 2 (20-39)

Question 1

Self-awareness

Answer 1

The ability to recognize oneself as separate from the environment and other individuals

Question 2

Consciousness

Answer 2

A state of awareness

Question 3

Waking

Answer 3

A normal state of consciousness characterized by alertness and awareness of external stimuli

Question 4

Carcadian Rhythm

Answer 4

A daily biological rhythm

Examples: sleep, wake, body temperature, hunger

Question 5

Default Mode Network (DMN)

Answer 5

A network of interconnecting brain regions who’s activity corresponds to mind-wandering, thinking about the self, and preparing for conscious thought

Question 6

Major Depressive Disorder with Seasonal Pattern

Answer 6

Depression occurs regularly at the same time each year, usually during winter months

Formerly known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Question 7

Melatonin

Answer 7

A hormone released in the evening that regulates sleep cycles

Question 8

Name the Five types of brain waves

Answer 8

1. Gamma (attending to sensory input)
2. Betta (alert, wakeful)
3. Alpha (relaxed waking)
4. Theta (lighter stages of N-REM sleep)
5. Delta (deep, N-REM sleep)

Question 9

Delta Wave

Answer 9

Indicates deep N-REM sleep

Question 10

Beta Wave

Answer 10

Indicates alert waking

Question 11

Alpha Wave

Answer 11

Indicates relaxed waking

Question 12

Gamma Wave

Answer 12

Indicates attention to sensory input

Question 13

Theta Wave

Answer 13

Indicates the lighter stages of N-REM sleep

Question 14

Sleep Apnea

Answer 14

Sleep disorder in which the person stops breathing while asleep

Question 15

Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

Answer 15

Sleep disorder in which an otherwise healthy infant dies during sleep

Question 16

Vegetative State (VS)

Answer 16

Abnormal state following brain injury featuring wakefulness without consciousness

Question 17

Coma

Answer 17

Abnormal state of deep unconsciousness

Question 18

Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)

Answer 18

Disorder characterized by involuntary movement of an extremity–usually one leg

Question 19

Stages of Sleep

Answer 19

1. some theta (reduced heart rate & muscle tension–some responsiveness to stimuli)
2. more theta (further reductions & less responsiveness)
3. some delta (further reductions & less responsiveness)
4. more delta (major reductions & very low responsiveness)