Ch. Chapter 5 Study Guide: States of Consciousness

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1

Consciousness is the awareness of both __________ and __________ stimuli.

internal; external

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2

Metacognition is __________ about __________.

thinking; thinking

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3

The two parts of consciousness are __________ and __________.

awareness; arousal

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4

Higher-level consciousness involves __________ processing.

controlled

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5

Executive function includes higher-order cognitive processes linked to the __________ cortex.

prefrontal

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6

Cognitive control is the ability to maintain attention by reducing __________ thoughts.

interfering

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7

Altered states of consciousness can be caused by drugs, trauma, fatigue, __________, and more.

hypnosis

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8

Subconscious awareness encompasses processing that occurs while awake or __________.

asleep

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9

Incubation is when subconscious processing leads to a solution to a __________ after a break from thinking about it.

problem

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10

Sleep is defined as a natural and reversible loss of __________.

consciousness

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11

The __________ rhythm affects the sleep/wake cycle and is linked to the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN).

circadian

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12

Desynchronization can occur due to changes in work schedule or __________.

jet lag

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13

Biological rhythms are periodic changes in the body controlled by __________ clocks.

biological

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14

In Stage N1 (non-REM 1), the brain shows __________ waves on an EEG.

theta

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15

During REM sleep, the brain produces fast waves, and __________ are common.

vivid dreams

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16

Sleep disorders include __________, sleepwalking, and sleep apnea.

insomnia

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17

Depressants decrease activity in the __________ nervous system.

central

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18

Hallucinogens affect __________.

perceptions

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19

In hypnosis, the first step is to minimize __________.

distractions

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20

Theories of hypnosis include the divided consciousness view and the __________ cognitive behavior view.

social

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21

Meditation aims at attaining a __________ state of mind.

peaceful

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22

Mindfulness meditation is one type of __________.

meditation

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