AP Psych module 16-18

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sleep

a lost of consciousness- as distinct from unconsciousness resulting from a come, general anesthesia or hibernation

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circadian rhythm

our biological clock; regular bodily rhythms that occur on a 24 hour cycle

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rem sleep

rapid eye movement; sleep stage where vivid dreams commonly occur

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alpha waves

the relatively slow brain waves of a relaxed awake state

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NREM sleep

non rapid eye movement sleep; encompasses all sleep stages except for rem sleep

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hallucinations

false sensory experiences

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hypnagogic sensations

bizarre experiences, such as jerking or a feeling of falling or floating weightlessly while transitioning into 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 the light the SCN causes pineal gland to adjust melatonin production, thus modifying feelings of sleepiness

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insomnia

reoccurring problems of falling or staying asleep

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narcolepsy

sleep disorder of uncontrollable sleep attacks

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sleep apnea

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

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night terrors

a sleep disorder characterized by high arousal and an appearance of being terrified

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dream

a sequence of images, emotions, and thoughts passing through a sleeping persons mind

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manifest content

according to freud, the symbolic, remembered storyline of a dream

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latent content

according to freus 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 drug

a chemical substance that alters perception and moods

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substance use disorder

a disorder characterized by continues substance cravings and use despite life disruption and or physical risk

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tolerance

the diminishing effect with regular use of the same dose of a drug

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withdrawl

the discomfort and distress that follows discontinuing a drug or behavior

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depressants

drugs that reduce neural activity and slow bodily 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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barbiturates

drug that depresses CNS activity, reducing anxiety but impairing memory and judgement

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opiates

opium and its derivatives such as morphine and heroin; depress neural activity, temporary lessening pain and anxiety

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stimulants

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 coca plant; produces temporary increased alertness and euphoria

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amphetamines

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

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methamphetamine

addictive drug that stimulates CNS with accelerate body functions and associated energy and mood changes; over time it reduces baseline dopamine levels

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ecstasy (MDMA)

a synthetic stimulant and mild hallucinogen. produces euphoria and social intimacy but with short-term health risks and longer-term serotonin-producing neurons and to mood and cognition

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hallucinogens

psychodelic drugs that disorts perceptions and evoke sensory images in absence of sensory input

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near death experience

an altered state of consciousness reported afer a close brush with death; often simular to drug induced hallucinations

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LSD

a powerful hallucinogenic drug also known as acid

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THC

a major active ingredient in weed; triggers a variety of effects inducing mild hallucinations

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