Sleep Stages
What does the phrase R.E.M stand for?
Rapid Eye Movement
What is the definition for conscious?
Being aware of your surroundings and accessible
Who originally came up with this theory?
Joan Jackson
What do stimulants do?
They speed up responses and stimulate brain
What is sensation?
The process of our Nervous System receiving information through our five senses
What is the stage called when we spend extra time in it due to sleep deprivation?
REM Rebound
What is the definition for unconscious(freud)?
1st/2nd year of life experience that we don't remember but it has an impact
What is the "alcoholism and the family" theory?
How alcoholism affects the family individually, not just the alcoholic
What are three examples of stimulants?
Caffeine, cocaine, and nicotine
What side of the brain is language on?
The left
How long does each sleep stage last?
90 minutes
What is the definition for hilgard?
Part of our consciousness that stops us from going against our morals
What does ACOA's stand for?
Adult Children of Alcoholics
What are three examples of hallucinogens?
LSD, peyote, and mushrooms
What do PET scans do?
They record brain activity
What is circadian rhythm?
24/25 hour cycle (biological clock) waking and sleeping
Activation synthesis-theory definition?
Pons electrical energy goes into frontal cortex every 90 minutes that triggers dreaming
What are the four major personality types found in the children of the family?
Hero/overachiever, angry kid, joker,and invisible kid
What are three examples of depressants?
Alcohol, Barbiturates, and Tranquilizers
What are CT scannings?
3D computer images of brain structure
What's the definition of transduction?
in the nervous system typically refers to stimulus-alerting events wherein a physical stimulus is converted into an action potential
What types of drugs are there?
Stimulants, Depressants, Hallucinogens, and Opiates
Are taste and smell electrical or chemical?
Chemical