Mod 22-25

Question 1

consciousness

Answer 1

our subjective awareness of ourselves and our environment

Question 2

sleep

Answer 2

periodic, natural loss of consciousness–as distinct from unconsciousness resulting from a coma, general anesthesia, or hibernation

Question 3

circadian rhythm

Answer 3

the biological clock; regular bodily rhythms (for example, of temperature and wakefulness) that occur on a 24-hour cycle

Question 4

alpha waves

Answer 4

the relatively slow brain waves of a relaxed, awake state

Question 5

NREM sleep

Answer 5

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

Question 6

REM sleep

Answer 6

Rapid eye movement sleep, a recurring sleep stage during which vivid dreams commonly occur.

Question 7

halucinations

Answer 7

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

Question 8

hypnagogic sensations

Answer 8

bizarre experiences, such as jerking or a feeling of falling or floating weightlessly, while transitioning to sleep

Question 9

delta waves

Answer 9

the large, slow brain waves associated with deep sleep

Question 10

Suprahiasmatic Nucleus (SCN)

Answer 10

a pair of cell clusters in the hypothalamus that controls circadian rhythm.

Question 11

Insomnia

Answer 11

Recurring problems in either falling or staying asleep

Question 12

Narcolepsy

Answer 12

A sleep disorder characterized by uncontrollable sleep attacks

Question 13

Sleep Apnea

Answer 13

A sleep disorder characterized by temporary cessations of breathing during sleep and repeated momentry awakenings.

Question 14

Night Terrors

Answer 14

A sleep disorder characterized by high arousal and an appearance of being terrified. Occur during NRM3

Question 15

Dreams

Answer 15

A sequence of images, emotions and thoughts passing through a sleeping person’s mind

Question 16

Manifest content

Answer 16

According to freud, the symbolic remembered story line of a dream

Question 17

Latent conent

Answer 17

The unconscious drives and wishes that would be threatening if expressed directly

Question 18

REM Rebound

Answer 18

Is the tendency for REM sleep to increase Following REM sleep deprivation

Question 19

Psychoactive Drug

Answer 19

Chemical substances that alter perceptions and moods

Question 20

Substance use disorder

Answer 20

A disorder characterized by continued substance craving and use despite significant life disruption or physical risk

Question 21

Tolerance

Answer 21

The diminishing effect with regular use of the same dose of a drug, requiring the user to take larger and larger doses before experiencing the drugs effects.

Question 22

Withdrawal

Answer 22

The discomfort and distress that follow discontinuing an addictive drug or behavior

Question 23

Depressnts

Answer 23

Drugs that reduce neural activity and slow body functions

Question 24

Alcohol use disorder

Answer 24

Alcohol use marked by tolerance, withdrawal and a drive to continue problematic use

Question 25

Barbiturates

Answer 25

Drugs that depress central nervous system activity, reducing anxiety but impairing memory and judgement

Question 26

Opiates

Answer 26

Opium and its derivatives, such as morphine and heroin; depress neural activity, temporarily lessening pain and anxiety

Question 27

Stimulants

Answer 27

Drugs that excite neural activity and speed up body functions

Question 28

Nicotine

Answer 28

A stimulating and highly addictive psychoactive drug found in tobacco

Question 29

Cocaine

Answer 29

A powerful and addictive stimulant derived from the coca plant; produces temporarily increased alertness and euphoria

Question 30

Ampheamines

Answer 30

Drugs, such as methamphetamine that stimulate neural activity, causing accelerated body functions and associated energy and mood changes

Question 31

Methampetamine

Answer 31

A powerfully addictive drug that stimulates the central nervous system, with accelerated body functions and associated engery and mood changes

Question 32

Ecstasy

Answer 32

A synthetic stimulant and mild hallucinogen produces euphoria and social intimacy, but with short-term health risks and longer-term harm to serotonin-producing nerons

Question 33

Hallucinations

Answer 33

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

Question 34

Near-death experience

Answer 34

An altered state of conciseness reported after a close brush with death

Question 35

LSD

Answer 35

A powerful hallucinogenic drug

Question 36

THC

Answer 36

The major active ingredient in marijuana