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29 Cards in this Set
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The theory that parts of the brain are spontaneously actived during REM sleep and that a dream is the brain's attempt to synthesize these sensations into a coherent patter
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activation-synthesis theory of dreams
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A class of molecules that includes methanol, ethanol, propyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol), and others
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alcohol
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A rhythm of activity and inactivity lasting approximately 1 day
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circadian rhythm
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The subjective experience of perceiving oneself and other entitites
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consciousness
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Drugs that predominantly decrease arousal
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depressant
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A device that measures and amplifies slight electrical changes on the scalp that reflect brain activity
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electroencephalograph (EEG)
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Chemicals produced by the brain that have effects resembling those of opiates
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endorphins
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The theory that sleep evolved primarily as a means of forcing animals to conserve their energy when they are relatively inefficient
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evolutionary theory (or energy-conservation theory) of sleep
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A sensory experience not corresponding to reality, such as seeing or hearing something that is not present or failing to see or hear something that is present
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hallucination
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Drugs that induce sensory distorions
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hallucinogens
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Excessive but unrefreshing sleep
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hypersomnia
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A condition of increased suggestibility that occurs in the context of a special hypnotist-subject relationship
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hypnosis
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The discomfort and inefficiency that travelers experience in a new time zone because their internal clocks are out of phase with the light-dark cycle of their new environment
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jet lag
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The hidden content that is represented symbolically in a dream experience, according to Freud
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manifest content
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A method of inducing a calm, relaxed state through the use of special techniques
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meditation
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A condition characterized by suddenly falling asleep, or at least feeling very sleepy, during the day
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narcolepsy
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Drugs that produce drowsines, insensitivity to pain, and decreased responsiveness to events
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narcotics
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The approach that treats dreams as just another example of thinking, except that they occur under special conditions
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neurocognitive theory
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A condition that occrs during sleep, marked by unpleasant sensations int he legs and many repetitive leg movements strong enough to interrupt sleep
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periodic limb movement disorder
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A condition whereby a habitual drug user is driven to seek the drug to escape or aoid the unpleasant withdrawal effects tht occur during abstention from the drug
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physical dependence
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A device that measures sleep stages using a combination of EEG and eye-movement records
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posthypnotic suggestion
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A strong repetitive desire for something without any physical symptoms of withdrawal
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psychological dependence
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A stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, a high level of brain activity, and deep relaxation of the postural muscles; aka paradoxical sleep
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rapid eye movement (REM)
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The theory that the purpose of sleep is to enable the body to recover from the exertions of the day
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repair and restoration theory
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A condition causing a person to have trouble breathing while asleep
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sleep apnea
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Drugs that boost energy, heighten alertness, increase activity, and produce a pleasant feeling
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stimulants
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The wakened effect of a drug after repeated use
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tolerance
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Drugs that help people to relax
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tranquilizers
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Experiences that occr as a result of the removal of a drug from the brain
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withdrawal effects
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