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Stages of Sleep
Dream Theories
Sleeping Disorders
Psychoactive Drugs
Definitions
100

In what stage of sleep do you spend majority of the night? 

Stage 2

100

This theory tells us that dream sorts out the day's experiences and helps with memory storage? 

Information Processing 

100

What sleep disorder is characterized by a problem falling or staying asleep? 

Insomnia 

100

What is a depressant and give an example

A drug that reduces neural activity and slows body functions. Ex. Alcohol

100

A state of physiological or psychological need to take more of a drug after continued use

Dependence 

200

In what stage of sleep does the hypnotic jerk occur? 

Stage 1 

200

This theory of sleep states the its function is to develop and preserve neural pathways. 

Physiological Function 

200

Sleep disorder characterized by uncontrollable sleep attacks? 

Narcolepsy 

200

Define stimulant and provide an example 

Drugs that excite neural activity and speed up body functions. Ex. Caffeine, Nicotine, Cocaine, Amphetamines 

200

Reduced responsiveness to a drug, promoting the user to take larger doses to achieve the same pleasurable effects as before.

Tolerance 

300

What is the name of the first 3 stages of sleep? 

NREM (Non-REM) Sleep 
300

Describe the theory of Activision Synthesis. 

The brain tries to make sense of random neural firing. 
300

What sleep disorder is is characterized by temporary cessations of breathing during sleep? 

Sleep Apnea 

300

What category of drug does LSD fall under?

Hallucinogens

300

What are the 3 Biological rhythms?

Circadian, Ultradian, Infradian

400

What stage of sleep is considered paradoxical sleep? 

Rem Sleep 

400

Describe the theory of Cognitive Development. 

Dreams reflect the cognitive development of each person. Dreams of a 5 year old are less complex than that of a 20 year old. 

400

What is another name for Somnambulism?

Sleep walking 

400

What are opioids?

Painkillers that are highly addictive. They work by attaching to receptors of brain and reducing perception of pain 
400

Who coined the term Rapid Eye Movement?

William Dement

500

What stage of sleep is considered deep sleep? 

Stage 3. 

500

What is the correlation of Rem Sleep and Age? 

As people get older, they average less Rem sleep per night. 

500

What are the two types of sleep paralysis? 

Isolated and recurrent. 

500

What is MDMA?

Also called ecstasy, a hallucinogenic stimulant that produces lowered inhibition, feelings of pleasure and greater acceptance of other. 
500

What region of the brain is considered the control center of sleep? How does it function?

Hypothalamus, releases melatonin