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Unit 5 Flashcards

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consciousness

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our awareness of ourselves and our environments

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circadian rhythm

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the biological clock; regular bodily rhythms that occur on a 24 hour cycle

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REM sleep

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rapid eye movement sleep; a recurring sleep stage during which vivid dreams commonly occur. The muscles are relaxed, but other body systems are active

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alpha waves

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the relatively slow brain waves of a relaxed, awake state

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sleep

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periodic, natural loss of consciousness

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hallucinations

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

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delta waves

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the large, slow brain waves associated with deep sleep

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NREM sleep

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

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insomnia

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recurring problems in falling or staying asleep

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narcolepsy

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a sleep disorder characterized by uncontrollable sleep attacks. The sufferer may laps directly into REM sleep, often at inopportune moments.

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sleep apnea

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

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night terrors

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a sleep disorder characterized by high arousal and an appearance of being terrified; unlike nightmares, night terrors occur during Stage 4 sleep, within two or three hours of falling asleep. they are seldom remembered.

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dream

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a sequence of images, emotions, and thoughts passing through a sleeping persons mind. They are usually hallucinatory.

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manifest content

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according to Freud, the remembered story line of a dream

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latent content

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according to Freud, the underlying meaning of a dream

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REM Rebound

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the tendency for REM sleep to increase following REM sleep deprivation (waking people up during REM)

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hypnosis

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

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post hypnotic suggestion

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a suggestion made during hypnosis session, to be carried out after the subject is no longer hypnotized.

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dissociation

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

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psycho active drug

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a chemical substance that alters perceptions and moods

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tolerance

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the diminishing effect with regular use of the same dose of a drug

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withdrawal

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the discomfort and distress that follow discontinuing the use of an addictive drug

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physical dependence

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a physiological need for a drug, marked by unpleasant withdrawal symptoms when the drug is discontinued

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psychological dependence

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a psychological need to use a drug, such as to relieve negative emotions

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addiction

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compulsive drug craving and use, despite adverse consequences

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depressants

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

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barbiturates

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

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opiates

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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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stimulants

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drugs (such as caffeine, and nicotine) that excite neural activity.

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amphetamines

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drugs that stimulate neural activity, causing speeded up body functions and associated energy and mood changes

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methamphetamine

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stimulates the central nervous system, speeds up body functions, associated energy and mood changes

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ecstasy (MDMA)

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a synthetic stimulant and mild hallucinogen. Produces euphoria and social intimacy.

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hallucinogens

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

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LSD

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A POWERFUL HALLUCINOGENIC DRUG; ALSO ACID

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near-death experience

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an altered state of consciousness reported after a close brush with death. Also caused by hallucinogens.

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THC

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the major addictive ingredient in marijuana; triggers a variety of effects, including mild hallucinogens

37
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we go through various stages of sleep in about ….. cycles

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90 minute cycles

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sleep stages 1-2 has ____ waves

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theta waves. high amplitude, slow, and regular

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deep sleep stages 3 has _____ waves

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delta waves. large amplitude, slow

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REM Sleep (stage 4) has ____ waves

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beta waves. low amplitude, fast

41
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insomnia

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persistent problems in falling or staying asleep

42
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narcolepsy

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uncontrollable sleep attacks.

43
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sleep apnea

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temporary cessations of breathing. momentary sleep awakenings

44
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Night Terror

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sudden arousal from sleep. usually accompanied by rapid heart rate, perspiration

45
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nightmare

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vivid dream depicting something very scary indeed ;)

46
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Activation Synthesis Theory

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Dreams organize the inevitable random neural activity during sleep

47
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Cognitive Development Dream Theory

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we dream for brain maturation and cognitive development

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Freud’s Wish-fulfillment Dream Theory

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Dreams allow us to express otherwise unacceptable fantasies

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Information-Processing Dream Theory

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Dreams help us sort out the day’s events and consolidate our memories

50
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Physiological Function

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Regular Brain Stimulation from REM sleep may help develop and preserve neural pathways

51
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Hallucinogens can cause …….

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NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCES ;)

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Dualism

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mind and body are two separate entities

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Monism

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mind and body are one

54
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The three types of psychoactive drugs are….

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depressants
stimulants
hallucinogens

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