Dream & Sleep Disorders + Hypnosis & Drugs Flashcards
Manifest Content
The active content of the dream
Latent Content
The dream’s underlying meaning
Insomnia
When one has difficulty either falling asleep or staying asleep at night
Sleep Apnea
A disorder in which individuals have difficulty breathing while sleeping
Narcolepsy
A disorder in which individuals experience short periods of uncontrollable sleep while in the middle of a waking activity
Nightmares
Frightening dreams that occur during REM sleep
Night Terrors
Occurs during stage 4 (NREM) sleep that involve awakening in a state of panic, fear, and extreme physiological arousal
Somnambulism
Sleep walking and/or sleep talking
REM Behavior Disorder
when the partial sleep paralysis that normally occurs during REM sleep doesn’t occur
Jet lag
The fatigue and disorientation air travelers feel after a long flight
Psychoactive Drugs
Drugs capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier and altering brain function
Depressants
Inhibit central nervous system activity
Barbiturates
Also known as sedatives, induces drowsiness and reduce insomnia
Benzodiazepines (tranquilizers)
Produce a calming effect and reduce anxiety
Stimulants
Increase central nervous and peripheral nervous system activity, thus increasing alertness and arousal levels
