S.O.C Vocab 1

consciousness

consciousness

refers to the state of being aware of one's surroundings, thoughts, and emotions. It is the subjective experience of being alive and aware.

hypnosis

Hypnosis is a state of consciousness where an individual is highly focused and responsive to suggestions. It is often used as a therapeutic technique to help individuals overcome various issues such as anxiety, addiction, and phobias. However, it is important to note that hypnosis is not a magical cure and its effectiveness varies from person to person.

posthypnotic suggestion

a suggestion made to a person during hypnosis that is intended to be carried out after the person has awakened from the hypnotic state.

Dissociation

Sleep

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

Circadian Rhythm

Biological clock, regular bodily rhythms that occur on a 24 hour cycle

REM Sleep

Motor cortex is active but brain stem blocks signal, leaving you essentially paralyzed.

Alpha Waves

type of brain wave that occur in the frequency range of 8-12 Hz. They are typically associated with a relaxed, meditative state.

NREM Sleep

non-rapid eye movement sleep, which is a stage of sleep characterized by slow brain waves, reduced muscle activity, and a general decrease in physiological functions. Divided into three stages.

Hallucinations

perceptions that occur without any external stimulus. They can be visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, or tactile in nature.

Hypnagogic Sensations

the sensory experiences that occur during the transition from wakefulness to sleep. These sensations can include visual, auditory, and tactile hallucinations, as well as a feeling of falling or floating.

Delta Waves

Waves that occur during NREM3

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus (SCN)

is a small region in the hypothalamus of the brain that plays a crucial role in regulating the body's circadian rhythm. It receives information about light and dark cycles from the eyes and uses this information to synchronize the body's internal clock with the external environment.

Insomnia

Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep

Narcolepsy

Suddenly falling alseep without warning during wake hours

Sleep Apnea

Person sleeping breathing stops for up to a minute, then snorts air

Night Terrors

a type of sleep disorder characterized by sudden awakenings from sleep, usually in the first few hours of the night, accompanied by intense fear and a sense of panic.

Dream

is a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep.

manifest content

refers to the surface-level content of a dream or other psychological phenomenon, as opposed to its latent content, which is the underlying, unconscious meaning.

latent content

the hidden or symbolic meaning of a dream, as opposed to its manifest content, which is the literal content of the dream. The concept was introduced by Sigmund Freud in his theory of dream interpretation.

REM Rebound

is a phenomenon that occurs when a person experiences an increase in rapid eye movement (REM) sleep after a period of sleep deprivation.