SLEEP
What is the term for our body's internal 24-hour biological clock?
Circadian rhythm
What do we call the mental experiences and images that occur during sleep?
Dreams
What is hypnosis?
A state of focused attention and increased responsiveness to suggestions
Which drug commonly found in coffee increases alertness?
Caffeine
What sleep disorder makes it difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep?
Insomnia
Which stage of sleep is associated with rapid eye movements and vivid dreams?
REM sleep
According to Freud, what is the remembered storyline of a dream called?
Manifest content
What is meditation?
A practice involving focused attention or awareness
What category of drugs slows down the central nervous system?
Depressants
What disorder involves repeated interruptions in breathing during sleep?
Sleep apnea
Which sleep stage is known as deep sleep or slow-wave sleep?
NREM Stage 3
What is the hidden psychological meaning of a dream according to Freud?
Latent content
Name ONE possible application of hypnosis in healthcare.
Pain management
Name ONE example of a stimulant
Caffeine or nicotine
What disorder causes excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden sleep attacks?
Narcolepsy
What happens when a person experiences increased REM sleep after being deprived of REM sleep?
REM rebound
Which psychologist proposed the activation-synthesis theory of dreaming?
J. Allan Hobson and Robert McCarley
Does hypnosis mean a person completely loses control of their behaviour?
No
What is drug tolerance?
Needing more of a drug to achieve the same effect
What are night terrors?
Episodes of intense fear and arousal during sleep, usually during NREM sleep
What hormone produced by the pineal gland helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle?
Melatonin
According to the activation-synthesis theory, dreams are created when the brain attempts to make sense of what?
Random neural activity during REM sleep
What is the main difference between hypnosis and meditation?
Hypnosis involves responsiveness to suggestions, while meditation focuses on awareness or attention
What is the difference between physical dependence and psychological dependence?
Physical dependence involves bodily adaptation; psychological dependence involves emotional or mental reliance
What is sleep paralysis?
A temporary inability to move when falling asleep or waking up