Sleep
This is the lightest sleep
Stage One
Inability to fall asleep or stay asleep
Insomnia
Stage in which vivid dreams occur.
REM
This type of psychoactive drug speeds up the central nervous system
Stimulant
These are 5 altered states of consciousness.
Sleep, hypnosis, meditation, daydreaming, psychoactive drugs, biofeedback, coma, head injury
What REM stands for.
Rapid Eye Movement
Sudden uncontrollable attacks of falling asleep.
Narcolepsy
States dreams are the brain's way of making sense of random neural activity.
Activation-Synthesis Theory
These types of drugs can alter one's perception causing various types of hallucinations.
Hallucinogens
These are 2 common things hypnosis is used for today.
Smoking cessation, and overeating
This is the 24hr biological clock that regulates sleep, wakefulness, and other bodily functions.
Circadian Rhythm
Stage in which a sleep attack would go straight into.
REM
Sensation of falling that wakes one up.
Hypnagogic Sensation
The need to take more of a drug to achieve the same effect.
Tolerance
Provides real time feedback so one can gain conscious control over their physiological processes.
Biofeedback
The most difficult stage to wake someone from.
Stage 3
Also known as sleepwalking
Somnambulism
States that dreams help process and solidify memories & experiences from the day.
Consolidation Theory
A compulsive craving for a substance despite harmful consequences.
Addiction
An altered state of consciousness in which people respond to suggestions.
Hypnosis
Untreated sleep apnea can lead to these 3 physiological health conditions.
High blood pressure, diabetes, and hear failure.
People act out their dreams due to a lack of muscle paralysis.
REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
These are 3 purposes of dreams other than memory consolidation.
Process emotions, express deep desires, practice confronting potential dangers.
These affect brain activity and lead to changes in perception, mood, or consciousness.
Psychoactive Drugs
Any conditions that differ significantly from a normal waking state.
Altered State of Consciousness