Psychology Week 6

Consciousness

Being aware of both internal and external stimuli.

NREM

A period of sleep that are outside periods of REM sleep are called __________________ sleep.

Physical

Dependence on a drug Is indicated by the user experiencing changes in normal bodily function as a result of discontinuing use of the drug.

Sleep Apnea

Episodes during which a sleeper's breathing stops is called _____________ _____________.

Internal Stimuli.

Feeling pain, hunger, thirst, sleepiness, and being aware of our thoughts and emotions are examples of ___________.

Euphoric High

Feelings of intense elation and pleasure are called a ________________.

Sleep Debt

INSUFFICENT sleep on a CHRONIS basis ...

Lucid

In a ______________ dream, people become aware that they are dreaming and can control the dream's content.

Parasomnia

Is one of a group of sleep disorders in which unwanted, disruptive motor activity and/or experiences during sleep play a role.

RBD

Kicking and punching while asleep is a symptom of what sleep disorder?

Light

Melatonin release is stimulated by darkness and inhibited by ________________.

Jet Lag

Mismatch between our internal circadian cycles and our environment, travel.

Biological

Regular feelings of hunger are an example of a ____________ rhythm.

External

Seeing the light from the sun, feeling the warmth of a room, and hearing the voice of a friend are all examples of _____________________ stimuli.

Obstructive

Sleep apnea; a disorder in which an individual's airway becomes blocked during sleep.

Parasomnias

Sleeping walking, night terrors, and restless leg syndrome are all examples of ______________.

Sleep Walking

Somnambulism is also known as _________________

Sleep

State that is marked by relatively low levels of physical activity and REDUCED sensory awareness that is distinct from periods of REST while awake.

Homeostasis

Term that describes the tendency to maintain balance, or optimal level, within a biological system?

Latent

The hidden meaning of a dream is called the ______________ content.

Circadian

The sleep cycle is an example of _____________ rhythm.

Carlwright

This research believed that dreams simply reflect life events that are important to the dreamer.

Alpha

This wave is characterized of stage 1 sleep.

Rest Less Leg Syndrome

Uncomfortable leg sensations in the leg during periods of inactivity are a symptom of _______________.

Melatonin

What hormone does the pineal gland release?

Freud

Which theorist described dreams as having manifest or latent content?

Jung

Who describes the collective unconscious?