Chapter 4- Consciousness Flashcards
1
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What is circadian rhythms?
A
- a cycle of bodily rhythm that occurs over a 24-hour period
2
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Alpha waves
A
*brain waves that indicate a state of relaxation or light sleep
3
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Theta waves
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Brain waves indication the early stages of sleep
4
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Delta waves
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Long, slow waves that indicate the deepest stages of sleep
5
Q
There are many sleeping disorders such as night terrors and REM behavior disorder, what is not a disorder?
A
- nightmares
6
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What’s the difference between physical dependence and psychological dependence ?
A
- physical dependence is condition occurring when a person’s body becomes unable to function normally without a particular drug
- psychological dependence is the feeling that a drug is needed to continue a feeling of emotional or paychological well-being
7
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What drugs are stimulants?
A
- Amphetamines
- Cocaine
- Nicotine
- Caffeine
8
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What are depressant drugs?
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- Barbiturates
- Benzodiazepines
- alcohol
9
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What drug is a narcotics?
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- Morphine
- Heroin
- Methadone
10
Q
What is a manufactured hallucinogens?
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- LSD
- PCP
- MDMA(Estasy)
11
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What is a non manufactured hallucinogen?
A
- mescaline
- pailocybin
- marijuana
