Consciousness and Sleep

Which statements are true about the sleep cycle?

- A person can go through the sleep cycle multiple times in one night. - The sleep cycle does not repeat itself in order of 1, 2, 3, 4, and REM. - Dreams occur during the REM stage.

Why is sleep deprivation bad for your health?

You can end up with headaches, dizziness, or depression.

Consciousness

awareness of your existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings

Insomnia

inability to fall or stay asleep

Deprivation

lacking; going without

A person who randomly falls asleep most likely has _____.

narcolepsy

Which describes a conscious experience?

noticing that the front door has two locks on it

Oahsee smells fresh-baked cinnamon rolls and suddenly her memory is taken back to being age ten at her grandma's house. Which type of consciousness is responsible for her memory?

preconscious

Rapid eye moment

stage of sleep during which a person dreams

During what sleep stage does bedwetting happen?

Stage N3

How are sleep apnea and narcolepsy the same?

Both A and B (Both conditions leave you feeling tired during the day, Both conditions can result in headaches during the day)

How are the Core-Optional and adaptive sleep theories the same?

Both believe that a person sleeps for survival.

How can you prevent insomnia?

Don't drink energy drinks or drinks containing caffeine before bed.

What makes the restorative and adaptive theories different?

Restorative theories believe that wounds will heal better while you rest.