Myers Unit 2 Part 2 Terms

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sleep

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

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circadian rhythm

our biological clock; regular bodily rhythms (for example, of temperature and wakefulness) that occur on a 24-hour cycle

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REM sleep

a recurring sleep stage during which vivid dreams commonly occur. Also known as paradoxical sleep, because the muscles are relaxed (except for minor twitches) but other body systems are active

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alpha waves

the relatively slow brain waves of a relaxed, awake state

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NREM sleep

encompasses all sleep stages except for REM sleep

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hallucinations

false sensory experiences, such as seeing something in the absence of an external visual stimulus

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hypnagogic sensations

bizarre experiences, such as jerking or a feeling of falling or floating weightlessly, while transitioning to sleep

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delta waves

the large, slow brain waves associated with the deep sleep of NREM-3

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suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN)

a pair of cell clusters in the hypothalamus that controls circadian rhythm. In response to light, the SCN causes the pineal gland to adjust melatonin production, thus modifying our feelings of sleepiness

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insomnia

recurring problems in falling or staying asleep

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narcolepsy

a sleep disorder characterized by uncontrollable sleep attacks. This sufferer may lapse directly into REM sleep, often at inopportune times

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sleep apnea

a sleep disorder characterized by temporary cessations of breathing during sleep and repeated momentary awakenings

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night terrors

a sleep disorder characterized by high arousal and an appearance of being terrified; unlike nightmares, night terrors occur during NREM-3 sleep, within two or three hours of falling asleep, and are seldom remembered

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dreams

a sequence of images, emotions, and thoughts passing through a sleeping person's mind

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manifest content

according to Freud, the symbolic, remembered story line of a dream

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latent content

according to Freud, the underlying meaning of a dream

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REM rebound

the tendency for REM sleep to increase following REM sleep deprivation

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psychoactive drugs

a chemical substance that alters perceptions and moods

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substance use disorder

a disorder characterized by continued substance craving and use despite significant life disruption and/or physical risk

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depressants

drugs that reduce neural activity and slow body functions

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alcohol use disorder

alcohol use marked by tolerance, withdrawal, and a drive to continue problematic use

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barbiturate

drugs that depress central nervous system activity, anxiety but impairing memory and judgment

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opiates

depress neural activity, temporarily lessening pain and anxiety

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stimulant

drugs that excite neural activity and speed up body functions

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nicotine

a stimulating and highly addictive psychoactive drug in tobacco

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cocaine

a powerful and addictive stimulant derived from the coca plant; produces temporarily increased alertness and euphoria

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amphetamines

drugs that stimulate neural activity, causing accelerated body functions and associated energy and mood changes

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methamphetamine

a powerfully addictive drug that stimulates the central nervous system, with accelerated body functions and associated energy and mood changes; over time, appears to reduce baseline dopamine levels

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ecstasy

the street name for MDMA (methylenedioxymethamphetamine); a synthetic stimulant and mild hallucinogen. Produces euphoria and social intimacy, but with short-term health risks and longer-term half to serotonin-producing neurons and to mood and cognition

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hallucinogens

psychedelic ("mind-manifesting") drugs that distort perceptions and evoke sensory images in the absence of sensory input

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near-death experience

an altered state of consciousness reported after a close brush with death (such as cardiac arrest); often similar to drug-induced hallucinations

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LSD

a powerful hallucinogenic drug; also known as acid

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THC

the major active ingredient in marijuana; triggers a variety of effects, including mild hallucinations

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consciousness

our subjective awareness of ourselves and our environment

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hypnosis

a social interaction in which one person suggests to another that certain perceptions, feelings, thoughts, or behaviors will spontaneously occur

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dissociation

a split in consciousness, which allows some thoughts and behaviors to occur simultaneously with others

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