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a nerve cell; the basic building block of the nervous system

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neuron

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neurons that carry incoming information from the sensory reseptors to the brain and spinal cord

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sensory neuron (afferent neuron)

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neurons that carry outgoing information from the brain and spinal cord to the muscles and glands

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motor neurons (efferent neuron)

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neurons within the brain and spinal cord that communicate internally and intervene between the sensory inputs and motor outputs

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interneurons

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the bushy, braching extentions of a neuron that receive messages and conduct impulses toward the cell body

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dendrite

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the extension of a neuron, ending in branching terminal fibers, through which messages pass to other neurons or to the muscles or glands

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axon

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a layer of fatty tissue segmentally encasing the fibers of many neurons; enables vastly greater transmission speed of neural impluses as the impulse hops from one node to the next

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myelin sheath

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a neural impulse; a brief electrical charge that travels down an axon

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action potential

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the level of stimulation required to trigger a neural impulse

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threshold

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the junction between the axon tip of the sending neuron and the dendrite or cell body of the receiving neuron. The tiny gap at this junction is called the synaptic gap or synaptic cleft

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synapse

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chemical messengers that cross the synaptic gaps between neurons. When released by the sending neuron, neurotransmitters travel across the synapse and bind to reseptor sites on the receiving neuron, thereby influencing whether that neuron will generate a neural impulse

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neurotransmitters

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a neurotransmitter’s reabsorption by the sending neuron

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reuptake

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morphine within - natural . opiatelike neurotransmitters linked to pain control and to pleasure

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endorphins

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the body’s speedy, electrochemical communication network, consisting of all the nerve cells of the peripheral and central nervous systems

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nervous system

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the brain and spinal cord

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central nervous system (CNS)

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the sensory and motor neurons that connect the central nervous system to the rest of the body

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peripheral nervous system (PNS)

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bundled axons that form neural “cables” connecting the central nervous system with muscles, glands, and sense organs

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nerves

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the division of the peripheral nervous system that controls the body’s skeletal muscles.

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somatic nervous system

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the part of the peripheral nervous system that controls the glands and the muscles of the internal organs (such as the heart). Its sympathetic division arouses; its parasympathetic division calms.

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autonomic nervous system (ANS)

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the division of the autonomic nervous system that arouses the body, mobilizing its energy in stressful situations

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sympathetic nervous system

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the division of the autonomic nervous system that calms the body, conserving its energy

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Parasympathetic nervous system

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In neural processing, a brief resting pause that occurs after a neuron has fired; subsequent action potential cannot occur until the axon returns to its resting state

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Refractory period

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a simple, automatic response to a sensory stimulus, such as the knee-jerk response

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reflex

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the body’s “slow” chemical communication system; a set of glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream

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endocrine system

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chemical messengers that are manufactured by the endocrine glands, travel through the bloodstream, and affect other tissues

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hormones

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a pair of endocrine glands that sit just above the kidneys and secrete hornomes (epinephrine and norepinephrine) that helps arouse the body in times of stress

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adrenal glands

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the endocrine system’s most influential gland. Under the influence of the hypothalamus, the pituitary regulates growth and controls other endocrine glands

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pituitary gland

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tissue destruction; a brain lesion is a naturally or experimentally caused destruction of brain tissue

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lesion

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an amplified recording of the waves of electrical activity that sweep across the brain’s surface. These waves are measured by electrodes placed on th scalp.

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electroencephalogram (EEG)

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a series of X-ray photos taken from different angles and combined by computer into a composite representation of a slice through the body - also called a CAT scan

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CT (computed tomography) scan

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a visual display of brain activity that detects where a radioactive form of glucose goes while the brain performs a given task

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PET (positron emission tomography) scan

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a technique that uses magnetic fields ans radio waves to produce computer-generated images of soft tissue. MRI scans show brain anatomy

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MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)

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a technique for revealing bloodflow and, therefore, brain activity by comparing successive MRI scans, fMRI shows brain functions

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fMRI (functional MRI)

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the oldest part and central core of the brain, beginning where the spinal cord swells as it enters the skull; the brainstem is responsible for automatic survival functions

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brainstem

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the base of the brainstem; controls heartbeat and breathing

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medulla

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a nerve netowrk in the brainstem that plays an important role in controlling arousal

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reticular formation

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the brain’s sensory switchboard, located on top of the brainstem; it directs messages to the sensory receiving areas in the cortex and transmits replies to the cerebellum amd medulla - all senses, but smell are processed here

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thalamus

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the “little brain” at the rear of the brainstem; functions include processing sensory input and coordinating movement output an balance

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cerebellum

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doughnut-shaped neural system (including the hippocampus, amygdala, and hypothalamus) located below the cerebral hemispheres; associated with emotions and drives

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limbic system

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two lima bean-sized neural clusters in the limbic system; linked to raw emotions such as fear and anger

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amygdala

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a neural structure lying below the thalamus; it directs several maintenance activities (eating, drinking, body temp). helps govern the endocrine system via the pituitary gland, and is linked to emotion and reward (think 4 F’s!!)

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hypothalamus

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the intricate fabric of interconnected neural calles covering the cerebral hemispheres; the body’s ultimate control and information processing center

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cerebral cortex

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cells in the nervour system that support, nourish, and protect neurons

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glial cells (glia)

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portion of the cerebral cortex lying just behind the forehead; involved in speaking and muscle movements and in making plans and judgements

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frontal lobes

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portion of the cerebral cortex lying at the top of the head and toward the rear; received sensory input for touch and body postion

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Parietal lobes

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portion of the cerebral cortex lying at the back of the head, includes areas that receive information from visual fields

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occipital lobes

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portion of the cerebral cortex lying roughly above the ears; includes the auditory areas, each receiving information primarily from the opposite ear

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temporal lobes

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an area at the rear of the frontal lobes that controls voluntary movements

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motor cortex

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area at the front of the parietal lobes that registers and processes body touch and movement sensations

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Somatosensory cortex

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areas of the cerebral cortex that are not involved in promary motor or sensory functions; rather, they are involved in higher mental functions ssuch as learning, remembering, , thinking, and speaking

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association areas

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the brain’s ability to change, especially during childhood, by reogranizing after damage or by building new pathways based on experience

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plasticity

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the formation of new neurons

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neurogenesis

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the large band of neural fibers connecting the two brain hemispheres and carrying messages between them

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corpus callosum

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a condition resulting from surgery that isolates the brain’s two hemispheres by cutting the fibers (mainly those of the corpus callosum) connecting them

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split brain

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the interdisciplinary study of the brain activity linked with cognition (including perception, thinking, memory, and language)

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cognitive neuroscience

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the principle that information is often simultaneously processed on separate conscious and unconscious tracks

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dual processing

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the study of the relative power and limits of genetic and environmental behavior

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behavior genetics

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every non-genetic influence, from prenatal nutrition to the people and things around you

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environment

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threadlike structures made of DNA molecules that contain the genes

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chromosomes

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a complex molecule containing the genetic information that makes up the chromosomes

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DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

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the biochemical units of heredity that make up the chromosomes; segments of DNA capable of synthesizing a protein

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genes

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the proportion of variation among individual that we can attribute to genes. The heritability of a trait may vary, depending on the range of populations and environments studied

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heritablity

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the interplay that occurs when the effect of one factor (such as environment) depends on another factor (such as heredity)

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interaction

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the subfield of biology that studies molecular structure and function of genes

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molecular genetics

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the study of the evolution of behavior and the mind, using principles of natural selection

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evolutionary psychology

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the principle that, among the range of inherited trait variations, those that lead to increased reproduction and survival will most likelybe passed on to the succeeding generations

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natural selection

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the complete instructions for making an organism, consisting of all genetic material in the organism’s chromosomes

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genome

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twins who develop from a single egg that splits in two, creating two genetically identical organisms

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identical twins (monozygotic twins)

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twins who develop from separate fertilized eggs. They are genetically no closer than brothers and sisters, but share a fetal environment

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fraternal twins (dizygotic twins)

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a random error in gene replication that leads to a change

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mutation

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the cell’s life support center

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cell body

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a neuron’s reaction of either firing (with a full-strength response) or not firing.

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all-or-none response

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a molecule that increases a neurotransmitter’s action - it mimics the neurotransmitter

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agonists

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a molecule that inhibits or blocks a neurotransmitter’s action

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antagonist

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a brain-imaging technique that measures magnetic fields from the brain’s natural electrical activity

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Magnetoencephalography (MEG)

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a neural center located in the limbic system; helps process for storage (conscious) memories of facts and events

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hippocampus

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a condition in which a person can respond to a visual stimulus without consciously experiencing it

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blindsight

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processing one aspect of a problem at a time; generally used to process new information or to solve difficult problems

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sequential processing

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the genetic transfer of characteristics from parents to offspring

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heredity

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above or “in addition to” genetics; the study of environmental influences on gene expression that occur without a DNA change

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epigenetics

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culturally modeled guide for how to act in various situations

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social script

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processing many aspects of a problem simultaneously; generally used to process well-learned information or to solve easy problems

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parallel processing

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the study of how the structure and function of genes interact with our environment to influence behavior

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molecular behavior genetics

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our awareness of ourselves and our environment

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consciousness

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

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sleep

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

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circadian rhythm

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Rapid eye movement sleep, a recurring sleep stage during which vivid dreams commonly occur. Also known as paradoxical sleep, because the muscles are relaxed (except for minor twitches) but other body systems are active.

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REM sleep

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the relatively slow brain waves of a relaxed, awake state

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alpha waves

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

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NREM sleep

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

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hallucinations

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

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hypnagogic sensations

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the large, slow brain waves associated with the deep sleep of NREM-3

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delta waves

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a pair of cell clusters in the hypothalamus that controls circadian rhythm. In response to light, the SCN causes the pineal gland to adjust melatonin production, thus modifying our feelings of sleepiness

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suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN)

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recurring problems in falling or staying asleep

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insomnia

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A sleep disorder characterized by uncontrollable sleep attacks. The sufferer may lapse directly into REM sleep, often at inopportune times.

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narcolepsy

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a sleep disorder characterized by temporary cessations of breathing during sleep and repeated momentary awakenings

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sleep apnea

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a sleep disorder characterized by high arousal and an appearance of being terrified; unlike nightmares, night terrors occur during NREM-3 sleep, within two or three hours of falling asleep, and are seldom remembered

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night terrors

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

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dream

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according to Freud, the symbolic, remembered story line of a dream (as distinct from its latent - hidden - content)

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manifest content

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according to Freud, the underlying meaning of a dream (as distinct from its manifest content)

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latent content

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the tendency for REM sleep to increase following REM sleep deprivation

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REM rebound

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a chemical substance that alters perceptions and moods

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psychoactive drugs

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

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substance use disorder

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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 drug’s effect

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tolerance

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

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withdrawl

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drugs (such as alcohol, barbiturates, and opiates) that reduce neural activity and slow body functions

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depressants

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

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alcohol use disorder (alcoholism)

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

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barbituarates

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

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opiates

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Drugs (such as caffeine, nicotine, and the more powerful amphetamines, cocaine, and Ecstasy) that excite neural activity and speed up body functions.

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stimulants

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a stimulating and highly addictive psychoactive drug in tobacco

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nicotine

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a powerful and addictive stimulant, derived from the coca plant, producing temporarily increased alertness and euphoria

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cocaine

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

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amphetamines

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a powerfully addictive drug that stimulates the central nervous system, with speeded-up body functions and associated energy and mood changes; over time, appears to reduce baseline dopamine levels

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Methamphetamine

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a synthetic stimulant and mild hallucinogen. Produces euphoria and social intimacy, but with short-term health risks and longer-term harm to serotonin-producing neurons and to mood and cognition.

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Ecstasy (MDMA)

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psychedelic (“mind-manifesting”) drugs, such as LSD, that distort perceptions and evoke sensory images in the absence of sensory input

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hallucinogens

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an altered state of consciousness reported after a close brush with death (such as through cardiac arrest); often similar to drug-induced hallucinations

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near-death experience (NDE)

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a powerful hallucinogenic drug; also known as acid (lysergic acid diethylamide)

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LSD

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the major active ingredient in marijuana; triggers a variety of effects, including mild hallucinations

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THC

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a social interaction in which one person (hypnotist) suggests to another (subject) that certain perceptions, feelings, thoughts, or behaviors will spontaneously occur

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Hypnosis

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a suggestion, made during a hypnosis session, to be carried out after the subject is no longer hypnotized; used by some clinicians to help control undesired symptoms/behaviors

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Posthypnotic suggestion

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A split in consciousness, which allows some thoughts and behavior to occur simultaneously with others

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Dissociation

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