Consciousness Study Guide

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Drugs (such as alcohol, barbiturates, and opiates) that reduce neural activity and slow body functions are:

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depressants

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The term for the awareness of external stimuli and one's own mental processes is:

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Consciousness

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Depriving herself of sleep may result in:

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impaired concentration and memory

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The difference between stimulants and depressants is that:

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Stimulants increase activity in the body, while depressants decrease it.

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Which of the following lists includes only Sleep Disorders and their definitions? Insomnia: difficulty falling or staying asleep; Narcolepsy: sudden sleep attacks; Sleep Apnea: breathing interruptions during sleep; Night Terrors: episodes of screaming or panic during sleep.

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Insomnia: difficulty falling or staying asleep; Narcolepsy: sudden sleep attacks; Sleep Apnea: breathing interruptions during sleep; Night Terrors: episodes of screaming or panic during sleep.

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Dream theories are explanations for which of the following? The purpose and meaning of dreams, The process of digestion, The structure of atoms, The laws of motion

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The purpose and meaning of dreams

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Circadian Rhythm is a natural process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and affects us by influencing our daily patterns of alertness and sleepiness.

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It is a natural process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and affects our daily patterns of alertness and sleepiness.

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An EEG is:

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a test that measures electrical activity in the brain

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Which of the following correctly describes the sleep stages?

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NREM and REM stages, with NREM divided into three stages (N1, N2, N3) and REM characterized by rapid eye movement and dreaming.

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A sleep cycle lasts for how long?

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90 minutes