[PSY 100] L5 - CONSCIOUSNESS

_____________ describes our awareness of internal and external stimuli.

It is a state of consciousness characterized by high levels of sensory awareness, thought and balance.

• WAKEFULNESS

• SLEEP

It is a state of consciousness marked by a relatively low physical activity and reduced sensory awareness.

• WAKEFULNESS

• SLEEP

__________ _______ are internal rhythms of biological activity (such as our heart rate, breathing rate, and the menstrual cycle of women).

The _________ Rhythm is a biological rhythm that takes place over a period of 24 hours.

The most obvious example of the Circadian Rhythm is our _____-____ Cycle.

This indicates a person’s natural inclination to sleep at a certain time.

A person with a _____ ____ is someone who does not get sufficient sleep on a chronic basis.

The Hypothalamus contains the _______________ _______ which receives the neurons signaling the amount of light that is available in the environment and informs the brain to stimulate our Circadian Rhythm.

Melatonin is released by the ______ Gland.

• PINEAL

• PITUITARY