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28 Cards in this Set
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Consciousness
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Brain processes the we are aware of
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Nonconscious processes
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Any brain process that does not involve conscious processing. (ie heart, breathing, digestion).
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Preconscious memories
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Information that is not currently in consciousness, but can be brought into consciousness if attention is called to it.
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Unconscious
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Brain processes that we are not aware of
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Daydreaming
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A common (and quite normal) variation of consciousness in which attention shifts to memories
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Circadian rhythms
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Physiological patterns that repeat approximately every 24 hours - such as sleep - wakefulness cycle
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REM sleep
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A stage of sleep that occurs approximately every 90 minutes
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Non-REM sleep (or NREM sleep)
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The recurring periods
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Sleep paralysis
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A condition in which a sleeper is unable to move any of the voluntary muscles
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REM rebound
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A condition of increased REM sleep cause by REM-sleep deprivation
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Sleep debt
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A sleep deficiency caused by not getting the amount of sleep that one requires for optimal functioning.
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Manifest content
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The story line of a dream
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Insomnia
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The most common of sleep disorders - involving insufficient sleep
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Sleep apnea
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A respiratory disorder in which the person intermittently stops breathing many times while asleep
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Night terrors
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Deep sleep episodes that seem to produce terror
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Narcolepsy
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A disorder of REM sleep
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Hypnosis
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An induced state of awareness
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Meditation
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A state of consciousness often induced by focusing on a repetitive behavior assuming certain body positions
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Psychoactive drugs
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Chemicals that affect mental processes and behavior by their affects on the brain
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Hallucinogens
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Drugs that create hallucinations or alter perceptions of the external environment and inner awareness.
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Opiates
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Highly addictive drugs
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Depressants
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Drugs that slow down mental and physical activity by inhibiting transmission of nerve impulses in the central nervous system
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Stimulants
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Drugs that arouse the central nervous system
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Tolerance
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The reduced effectiveness a drug has after repeated use
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Physical dependence
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A process by which the body adjusts to
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Addiction
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A condition in which a person continues to use a drug despite its adverse effects - often despite repeated attempts to discontinue using the drug. Addiction may be based on physical or psychological dependence
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Withdrawal
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A pattern of uncomfortable or painful physical symptoms and cravings experienced by the user when the level of drug is decreased or the drug is eliminated
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Psychological dependence
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A desire to obtain or use a drug
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