Sleep Psych Flashcard

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The pattern of physical and behavioral changes that follows a 24 hour cycle, in accordance with the hours of light and darkness.

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circadian rhythm

Front

The stages of sleep are classified into two distinct basic types characterized by

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rapid eye movement vs non-rapid eye movement

Front

The stages of sleep are differentiated from each other by

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varying patterns of brain activity

Front

A hormone released by the pineal gland that increases feelings of relaxation and tiredness

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melatonin

Front

During this stage of sleep, you drift in and out of sleep and can be easily awakened.

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Stage 1

Front

During this stage of sleep, muscle activity and eye movements completely stop, and you become difficult to awaken.

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Stage 4

Front

Whose dream theory suggests dreams are expression of wish fulfillment?

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Sigmund Freud

Front

Approximately how long is each cycle of sleep during a full night’s sleep?

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90 minutes

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REM stands for

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Rapid eye movement

Front

The period of the sleep cycle when most dreaming occurs is

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REM