Final Exam Review

Front

What is the term for the part of the mind that watches but does not participate during hypnosis?

Back

hidden observer

Front

What is the term for any repeating cycle of biological activity, such as sleep and waking cycles?

Back

biological rhythm

Front

How is consciousness defined in psychology?

Back

The awareness of one's internal thoughts and external surroundings.

Front

What is the condition of being prevented from obtaining desired amounts of sleep?

Back

sleep deprivation

Front

What type of learning method involves learning by observing others?

Back

observational learning

Front

What is the term for a sleep cycle characterized by rapid eye movement?

Back

REM sleep

Front

What is the psychological term for a state of awareness distinctly different from waking consciousness?

Back

altered state of consciousness

Front

What is the process of reinforcing successive approximations to a desired behavior called?

Back

shaping

Front

What is the term for a sleep disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness?

Back

narcolepsy

Front

What is the term for the brain's electrical activity during sleep, often measured by an electroencephalograph?

Back

brain waves