By definition, it is a perception of an object or a sound that seems real but is not
What is a hallucination?
100
The inability to sleep sometimes triggered by worry or "racing minds" at bedtime
What is insomnia?
100
It is the most common stimulant drug which increases the heart rate, may make one feel alert and reduces appetite. It is most widely found in tobacco leaves.
What is nicotine?
100
These are the types of waves displayed by an EEG when a person is completely awake; and are the same waves during REM sleep
What is alpha waves?
100
Awareness of things inside and outside yourself is called ___
What is consciousness?
200
This is a breathing disruption that occurs during sleep and is often accompanied by snoring; it can lead to high blood pressure, heart attacks, and strokes
What is sleep apnea (apnea)?
200
This is a sleep problem in which people, or animals, suddenly fall asleep no matter what time it is or where they are
What is narcolepsy?
200
In the United States, it is the most widely used depressant drug; its side effects include slurred speech, blurred vision, effects judgment, and can interfere with balance.
What is alcohol?
200
This is a method some people use to try to narrow their consciousness so that the stresses of the outside world fade away
What is meditation?
200
National Sleep Foundation supports and raises awareness with this event each November, __________ ___________ Prevention Week, which was created to reduce the number of fatigue-related crashes and to save lives
What is drowsy driving?
300
The type of drugs that slow or reduce the activity of the nervous system
What is a depressant/barbiturate /downer?
300
Scientist Nathaniel Kleitman was one of the first to make a link between sleep and performance. In which decade did he make this connection?
What is 1930's?
300
This is an addictive depressant used to relieve pain and induce sleep; it was introduced during the Civil War. Heroin and morphine are forms of this drug
What is a narcotic?
300
By definition, it is a system which provides or gives back information (through the use of technology) about something happening in the body, for example lowering heart rate or blood pressure
What is biofeedback?
300
Somnambulism occurs primarily in children during the stages of deep sleep; they may respond to questions but typically do not remember the conversation. Somnambulism is also known as
What is sleepwalking?
400
This is a type of drug which increases the activity of the nervous system
What is a(n) stimulant/ amphetamine/upper?
400
During the sleep cycle, this is the number of times people go through the stages of sleep in a typical eight hour period
What is five?
400
It is the treatment for drug abuse that involves the removal of the poisonous substance(s) from the body.
What is detoxification?
400
In this level of consciousness, ideas are not in your awareness at the moment but you could recall ideas if you need to
What is Preconscious?
400
Major incidents such as the Exxon Valdez oil spill, the Challenger Shuttle explosion, and Chernobyl nuclear plan have been related to ____ .
What is sleep deprivation / not enough sleep?
500
This is a hallucinogenic drug produced from leaves which can also be used for medicinal purposes, unfortunately it is illegal in most states
What is marijuana?
500
Our biological clocks reset and changes occur in the body every 24 hours is called
What is circadian rhythm?
500
This is a strong drug which produces hallucinations; users claim that it expands their consciousness and "opens new worlds" but a long term effect is flashbacks which may occur years after having used this drug
What is LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide)?
500
The level of consciousness is unaware and information is hidden; people can sometimes use defense mechanisms to deal with pain, anxiety, or guilt
What is the Unconscious?
500
This is the name of the proposed legislation by California's representative which supports later start times for schools.