Chapter 6 The Aware Mind: Elements of Consciousness Flashcards
Addiction
A compulsive physical or psychological dependence on a substance or activity that continues in spite of negative consequences.
Alpha Wave
A waveform of 9 to 12 cycles per second recorded by electroencephalogram that usually indicates relaxed waking.
Beta Wave
A waveform of 15 to 30 cycles per second recorded by electroencephalogram that usually indicated alert waking.
Circadian Rhythm
A daily biological rhythm.
Consciousness
A state of awareness.
Delta Wave
A waveform of 1 to 4 cycles per second recorded by electroencephalogram that usually indicates deep non-rapid eye movement sleep.
Gamma Wave
A waveform of more than 30 cycles per second recorded by electroencephalogram that indicates attention to sensory input.
Hallucinogen
A drug that stimulates the experience of false perceptions.
Meditation
A voluntary alteration of consciousness characterized by positive emotion and absence of thought.
Narcolepsy
A sleep disorder characterized by the intrusion of rapid eye movement phenomena into waking.
Non-Rapid Eye Movement (N-REM) Sleep
The components of sleep characterized by theta and delta wave activity, as recorded by electroencephalogram, and deep physical relaxation.
Psychoactive Drug
Any drug with the capability of altering a person’s state of consciousness.
Rapid Eye Movement (REM) Sleep
The component of sleep characterized by waveforms resembling waking, as measured by electroencephalogram, accompanied by rapid motion of the eyes, muscular paralysis, and sympathetic nervous system activation.
Self-Awareness
The special understanding of the self as distinct from other stimuli.
Stimulant
Any drug that increases the activity of the nervous system.
