Sleep
What is jet lag?
Symptoms associated with the changing over of time zones.
What does REM stand for?
Rapid eye movement
What sleep disorder would require the use of a CPAP machine?
Sleep apnea
What is the most common substance people can get addicted to?
Alcohol
When would you go under anesthesia?
When going into a medical procedure.
Pain is an example of what type of stimuli?
Internal stimuli
What stage of sleep is easiest to wake someone up?
Stage 1
What is SIDS?
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome- infant dies during the night, often without warning.
Cocaine is an example of what type of substance?
Stimulant
When might hypnosis be used on a patient?
When relaxing or drawing information out of a patient.
What age group is supposed to get the most sleep?
Infants and newborns
What is a lucid dream?
When the dreamer knows they are dreaming and can control it.
What disorder would you not want someone to have if they were operating dangerous machinery?
What type of substances cause one to have false sensory input in the form of hallucinations?
Hallucinogens
Historically, meditation was commonly used by followers of which religion(s)?
Buddhism or Hinduism
How often does a circadian rhythm occur?
Every 24 hours
What part of the dream is the hidden meaning behind symbols in the dream?
Latent content
Sleepwalking is an example of what type of sleep disorder?
Parasomnia
What are withdrawal symptoms?
Negative symptoms when a substance is discontinued.
What is the first step in hypnosis?
Asking the patient to focus on one thing.
How can evolutionary psychology explain why we sleep?
Our ancestors slept to avoid predators and conserve energy
What stage of sleep do theta waves dominate?
Stage 2
How many nights a month do you need to have trouble sleeping in order to be diagnosed with insomnia?
12
Why does marijuana have a separate drug classification?
It can exhibit effects of any of the classifications.
What is the most common meditation practice?
Clearing one's mind.