sleep AP Psychology

dual processing

info is processed all at the same time consciously and unconciously

parallel processing

taking in info all at once

sequential processing

taking info one at a time

blindsight

able to respond to visual stimuli without processing it

circadian rhythm

biological clock that changes behavior

paradoxical sleep

calm body, active mind

nrem-1

light sleep producing alpha waves

nrem-2

fully asleep producing theta waves

nrem-3

deep sleep producing delta waves

k-complexes

tall burst of activity

sleep spindles

short burst of activity

rem

paralyzed like body but active mind with beta waves

suprachiasmatic nucleus

pair of cell clusters in hypothalamus that control circadian rhythm

melatonin

hormones produced by pineal gland that makes you sleepy

hypnagogic sensations

jerking or sensation of falling

insomnia

trouble falling asleep or staying asleep

narcolepsy

randomly falling asleep

sleep apnea

temporary stop breathing in sleep

REM sleep behavior disorder

brain doesnt paralyze body

somnambulism

sleep walking

info processing

problem solving dreams more when stressed

physiological functioning

develop neural pathways

activation synthesis

limbic system becomes active and randomly fires, making confusing dreams

cognitive development

expression of persons thoughts