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Unit 4 AOS 1 Flashcards

The demand for sleep and Importance of sleep to mental wellbeing

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Consciousness

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the level of awareness an individual has of their thoughts, feelings, perceptions and existence

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Psychological construct

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an agreed upon description and understanding of things we believe exist but cannot measure or observe

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Example of a psychological construct

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consciousness, because it is believed to exist, but we are unable to physically measure it

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Normal Waking Consciousness (NWC)

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a state of consciousness in which an individual is awake and aware

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Altered State of Consciousness (ASC)

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a state of consciousness that is distinctly different from normal waking consciousness in terms of quality of experience and levels of awareness

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Naturally occurring altered state of consciousness

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a type of altered state of consciousness that occurs without intervention
e.g. sleep

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Induced altered state of consciousness

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a type fo altered state of consciousness that occurs due to a purposeful action or aid
e.g. meditation, influence of alcohol/drugs

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Consciousness continuum

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a visual representation of the different states of consciousness that progress from lower levels of awareness to higher levels of awareness

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Sleep

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a regular and naturally occurring altered state of consciousness that involves a loss of awareness and disengagement with internal and external stimuli

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REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep

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a type of sleep characterised by rapid eye movement, high levels of brain activity and low levels of physical activity

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NREM (non-rapid eye movement) sleep

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a type of sleep characterised by a lack of rapid eye movement and is subdivided into three different stages

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Characteristics of sleep

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  • reduced ability to control behaviour
  • reduction in control over thoughts
  • perceptual and cognitive distortions
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Sleep episode

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the full duration of time spent asleep

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Sleep cycle

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an approximately 90 minute period that repeats during a sleep episode in which an individual progresses through stages of REM and NREM sleep

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Characteristics of REM sleep

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Sleeper has a highly active brain and less active body
- virtually paralysed
- vivid dreaming occurs
- light stage of sleep

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Characteristics of NREM sleep

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Less active brain than normal waking consciousness, physical movement is possible
- time spent in NREM sleep is highest during the first half of the sleep episode, becomes shorter with each sleep cycle

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NREM stage 2

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relatively light sleep, majority of time spent asleep

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NREM stage 1

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awake into light sleep. Sleeper loses awareness of themselves and surroundings, but aware of faint sounds; can be easily awoken

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NREM stage 3

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deep stage of sleep, difficult to wake sleeper, if awoken they will feel drowsy and disoriented

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Electroencephalograph (EEG)

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a device that detects, amplifies and records the electrical activity of the brain

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Frequency

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number of brain waves per second

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Amplitude

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intensity and height of the brain waves

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Brain waves when awake/alert

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high frequency and low amplitude

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Brain waves when in deep sleep

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low frequency and high amplitude

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EEG readings in NREM sleep stage 1

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high frequency and low amplitude, but lower frequency and higher amplitude than NWC

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EEG readings in REM sleep

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high frequency and low amplitude

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EEG readings in NREM sleep stage 2

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medium frequency and medium amplitude

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EEG reading in NREM sleep stage 3

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low frequency and high amplitude

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Electromyograph (EMG)

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a device that detects, amplifies and records the electrical activity of the body’s muscles

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Electro-oculograph (EOG)

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a device that detects, amplifies and records the electrical activity of the muscles surrounding the eyes

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Sleep diary

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a record containing self-reported descriptions from an individual about their sleeping periods

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Video monitoring

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use of camera and audio technologies to record an individual as they sleep

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Neonatal/newborn period (0-2 weeks)

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Approximately 16 hours sleep, 50% REM, 50% NREM

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Infancy (3-24 months)

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Approximately 13-14 hours sleep, 35% REM, 65% NREM

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Childhood (2-14 years)

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Approximately 11-12 hours sleep, 20% REM, 80% NREM

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Adolescence (14-18 years)

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Approximately 9 hours sleep, 20% REM, 80% NREM
biological delayed sleep onset, will be sleepier later and wake up later

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Adulthood (18-75 years)

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Approximately 7-8 hours sleep, 20% REM, 80% NREM

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Old age (75+ years)

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Approximately 6 hours sleep, 20% REM, 80% NREM
Biological shift forward, sleep earlier and wake up earlier

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Circadian rhythm

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Biological and behavioural changes that occur as part of a cycle that lasts around 24 hours.
Sleep-wake cycle is a type of circadian rhythm

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Body clock

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refers to the circadian rhythm, which regulates the sleep-wake cycle

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Sleep-wake cycle

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24-hour-cycle that is made up of time spent sleeping and time spent awake/alert

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Ultradian rhythm

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Biological and behavioural changes that occur in a cycle that lasts less than 24 hours
e.g. sleep cycles

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Suprachiasmatic Nucleus (SCN)

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area of the hypothalamus that is responsible for regulating an individual’s sleep-wake patterns

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How does the SCN regulate the sleep-wake cycle?

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receive information from both internal and external cues which dictate the message the SCN sends to the pineal gland

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Pineal gland

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gland in the brain responsible for the production and release of melatonin

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Melatonin

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hormone released by the pineal gland to induce sleep as part of the sleep-wake cycle

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Role of cortisol in the sleep-wake cycle

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adrenal cortex releases cortisol in the morning to promote wakefulness and alertness

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Sleep deprivation

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inadequate quantity or quality of sleep

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Full Sleep Deprivation

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individual has no sleep within a 24 hours period

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Partial Sleep Deprivation

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inadequate or poor quality of sleep within a 24 hour period

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Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)

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measure of how much alcohol is in a person’s bloodstream

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Alcohol

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a depressant drug

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Sleep disorders

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disturbances to typical sleeping and waking patterns

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Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders

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sleep disorders that interfere with the typical regulation of the circadian rhythm of sleep

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Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome (DSPS)

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type of circadian rhythm sleep disorder in which sleep and waking occur later than usual

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Advanced Sleep Phase Syndrome (ASPD)

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type of circadian rhythm sleep disorder in which sleep and waking occur earlier than usual

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What is DSPS and ASPD caused by?

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misalignment between external and internal cues that regulate the circadian rhythm

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DSPS v.s. ASPD

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melatonin secretion occurs later for individuals with DSPS and earlier for individuals with ASPD

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Shift work

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an occupation that involves working at unusual hours

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Bright Light Therapy

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a method used to adjust a person’s circadian rhythm through exposure to a high-intensity light source

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Sleep hygiene

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practices and habits that promote an individual’s sleep patterns

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Zeitgebers

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External cues from the environment that influence the circadian rhythm

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Blue Light

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Type of light that can be emitted both naturally and artificially

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How do daylight and blue light act as zeitgebers?

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Cease melatonin production and promote wakefulness

psychology units 3 & 4 (5 decks)

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