Unit 8

Question 0

A state of consciousness

Answer 0

The type of mental condition a person is experiencing at a given time

Question 1

Consciousness

Answer 1

A condition of the mind that involves thoughts, sensations, perceptions, and emotions

Question 2

Electroencephalography (EEG)

Answer 2

A procedure in which the overall electrical activity of electrical impulses can be detected by electrodes placed on the scalp

Question 3

Altered state of consciousness

Answer 3

Any mental condition that is significantly different from a normal waking state

Question 4

Conscious mind

Answer 4

Includes thoughts and perceptions that a person is presently aware of

Question 5

Preconscious mind

Answer 5

Includes thoughts and memories that a person is not presently aware of but may become aware of

Question 6

Unconscious mind

Answer 6

Includes everything that is been repressed or hidden from the conscious mind

Question 7

The biological clock

Answer 7

A tiny structure at the base of the brain that controls body processes having a 24 hour cycle

Question 8

Circadian rhythm

Answer 8

Influenced by the external cycle of daylight and darkness

Question 9

NREM sleep

Answer 9

Eyes do not move

Question 10

REM sleep

Answer 10

Beta brain waves