Lesson 12

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

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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

 

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“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

 

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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