Sleeping and Dreaming

These flashcards cover key concepts related to sleep, dream states, and sleep disorders as discussed in the lecture on sleeping and dreaming.

REM sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, desynchronized EEG activity, and vivid dreaming.

EEG desynchrony

A pattern of brain electrical activity observed during REM sleep.

Sleep apnea

A sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep.

Narcolepsy

A sleep disorder marked by excessive daytime sleepiness and episodes of sudden sleep.

Insomnia

A condition where an individual's mental health and functioning are impaired by difficulty in sleeping.

Slow-wave sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by EEG synchrony, moderate muscle tone, and absent or slow eye movements.

Muscle tone during REM sleep

Characteristic of REM sleep; there is a lack of muscle tone.

Effects of lack of sleep on mental health

Compromised ability to function due to insufficient sleep.

Boring dreams

Dreams that typically occur during slow-wave sleep, often lacking in narrative structure.

Weird narrative dreams

Vivid and often bizarre dreams commonly experienced during REM sleep.