Vocab
sleep and dreams
hypnosis, biofeedback
drugs and consciousness
Random
100
a state of awareness, including a person's feelings, sensations, ideas, and perceptions
What is consciousness
100
a sleep disorder in which a person has trouble breathing while asleep
What is sleep apnea
100
the focusing of attention to clear one's mind and produce relaxation
What is meditation
100
chemicals that affect the nervous system and result in altered consciousness
What is psychoactive drugs
100
The mospt widely used and acused mind-altering substance
What is alcohol
200
a condition characterized by suddenly falling asleep or feeling very sleepy during the day
What is narcolepsy
200
a stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, a high level of brain activity, a deep relaxation of the muscles, and dreaming
What is REM sleep
200
This form of meditation focuses on the present moment
What is mindfulness meditation
200
the dried leaves and flowers of Indian hemp that produce an altered state of consciousness when smocked or ingested
What is marijuana
200
Drug abusers are people who regularly use illegal drugs excessively ...true or false
What is true
300
walking or carrying out behaviors while asleep
What is sleepwalking
300
unpleasant dreams
What is nightmares
300
this type of meditation focuses on one's respiration-the process of inhaling and exhaling
What is breath meditation
300
perceptions that have no direct external cause
What is hallucinations
300
psychologists do not agree about the use of hypnosis...true or false
What is true
400
the rythm of activity and inactivity lasting approximately one day
What is circadian rythm
400
sleep disruptions that occur during Stage IV of sleep, involving screaming, panic, or confusion
What is night terrors
400
a state of consciousness resulting from a narrowed focus of attention and characterized by heightened suggestibility
What is hypnosis
400
drugs that often produce hallucinations
What is hallucinations
400
daydreaming requires a high level of awareness and involves fantasizing, or idle or direct thinking, while we are awake....true or false
What is false .. a low level
500
the process of learning to control bodily states with the help of machines monitoring the states to be controlled
What is biofeedback
500
the failure to get enough sleep at night in order to feel rested teh next day
What is insomnia
500
a suggestion made during hypnosis that influences the participant's behavior afterward
What is posthypnotic suggestion
500
a potent psychedelic drug that produces distortions of perception and thought
What is LSD
500
Treatment for drug abuse involves 3 steps.. what are they?
What is 1. the abuser admits they have a problem 2. the abuser must enter a treatment program or get therapy 3. the abuser must remain drug free.
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