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Non-REM sleep Stage 2
The first noticeable stage of sleep, during which muscle relaxation occurs. The degree of activity and conscious awareness and the outside world fades away gradually.
depressant
A substance that reduces the activity of the body and nervous system.
withdrawal symptoms
Drug withdrawal causes physical illness and discomfort.
sleep deprivation
being prohibited from acquiring desired or necessary quantities of sleep.
short sleeper
A person with a 5 average hours of sleep per night or less night.
drug tolerance
A reduction in the body's response to a drug.
Non-REM sleep Stage 1
Sudden twitches or hypnic jerks are quite common, and they are the last gasps of waking control before falling asleep. Sleep is easily disturbed and typically lasts less than 10 minutes.
Non-REM sleep Stage 1
The period between being awake and falling asleep, also known as drowsy sleep.
MDMA (ecstasy)
Which of the following is classified as a stimulant drugs?
insomnia
the inability to fall asleep or to remain sleep
intermittent
when there is a case of insomnia and tends only last a few days or possibly a week
long sleeper
A person with an average of 9 hours of sleep per night or less night.
waking consciousness
A focused, well-organized state of alertness.
transient
when the insomnia only lasts a few nights
Physical dependance
Physical drug addiction, as evidenced by the presence of drugs; tolerance and withdrawal symptoms
Barbiturates
Which of the following is classified as a depressant drugs?
consciousness
The mental awareness of external sensations and perceptions, as well as internal awareness of events such as thoughts, memories, and feelings about experiences and oneself
stimulant
A substance that stimulates the activity of the body and nervous system.
Psychological dependance
Drug dependence that is primarily emotional or psychological in nature
REM sleep
It helps us to store dreams and vital information.
Memories and sleep are characterized by rapid eye movements and a return to stage 1 EEG patterns
parasomnia
A type of sleep disorder distinguished by irregular movements and actions while sleeping
chronic
what do you call to the insomnia when it happens on a regular basis.
NON-REM sleep stage 3
The sleeper is even less sensitive to external stimuli. environment, effectively isolated from the rest of the world unaffected by any sounds or other stimuli.
Altered state of consciousness
A state of awareness that differs significantly from waking consciousness in quality or pattern.
narcolepsy
“Sleep Attacks" that occur during the day. Can also cause sleep paralysis, which may leave you physically unable to move immediately after waking up.
Sleep disorders
Are a group of conditions that impair a person's ability to sleep well on a consistent basis, whether caused by a medical condition or excessive stress.
sleep deprivation psychosis
Significant interference with mental and emotional functioning about by sleep loss.
biological rhythm
Any cycle of biological activity that repeats itself, such as sleep and waking cycles or temperature changes in the body
Increases overall brain power The level of activation is decreasing. "calming "
Non-REM sleep
psychoactive drugs
A substance that has the ability to influence attention, memory, judgment, timing, self-control, mood, or perception.
Electroencephalograph
A device designed to detect amplify and record electrically the brain's activity.
sleep apnea
Characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep .
a serious medical condition that causes the body to consume less oxygen
paradoxical sleep
while the brain and other body
systems become more active, your muscles become
more relaxed, or paralyzed
Stimulant Drugs
Mark is diagnosed with uncontrollable episodes of deep sleep called narcolepsy by his Psychiatrist. What would be the appropriate type of psychoactive drugs the psychiatrist should prescribe to Mark?
hypnosis
A trance-like state distinguished by increased focus and concentration
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