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Physiological Psych Exam 1
Exam 1
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Psychology
Undergraduate 4
02/18/2013

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Beta Waves
Definition
This pattern of EEG activity is characterized by irregular, high-frequency (13-30 Hz), low-voltage waves
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Theta Waves
Definition
These waves mark the transition between wakefulness and sleep.
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Slow-Wave Sleep
Definition
Another term for sleep stages 3 and 4 would be this.
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REM Sleep Period gets linger when..
Definition
This is what happens to the amount of time you spend in REM sleep as your amount of sleep time increases.
Term
Beta activity occurs during these periods.
Definition
Wakefulness and REM Sleep
Term
This method is used to measure eye movements.
Definition
Electro-oculogram
Term
This method is used to measure muscle tension during sleep.
Definition
electromyogram
Term
This method is used to measure heart rate.
Definition
electrocardiogram
Term
This method is used to measure penile blood flow during sleep.
Definition
Strain gauge
Term
This method provides the most accurate information regarding the stage of sleep someone is in.
Definition
electroencelphalogram
Term
Most sleep disorders occur in this stage.
Definition
Slow-wave
Term
This is defined in relation to a person’s needs rather than absolutely.
Definition
insomnia
Term
This problem results in lack of sleep because of breathing problems.
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Sleep apnea
Term
This is the official name for bed-wetting.
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Nocturnal eneuresis
Term
This sleep disorder is often accompanied by this movement disorder.
Definition
Narcolepsy; cataplexy
Term
Electrical stimulation of neurons in this brain area produces signs of drowsiness.
Definition
Ventrolateral preoptic area (VPLA)
Term
Electrical stimulation of this brain area increase locomotion and enhance the amount of cortical arousal in the EEG record.
Definition
The raphe nuclei
Term
This area is the site of executive control for REM sleep.
Definition
Dorsal pons
Term
These brain structures are linked to circadian rhythms.
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Suprachiasmatic nuclei
Term
This structure is right above Botini’s cut, while this other structure is right below it.
Definition
Reticular activating system, raphe nuclei
Term
This amino acid is the precursor to serotonin and explains why eating turkey makes you sleepy.
Definition
tryptophan
Term
This structure will produce lethargy if lesioned and is a primary site for dopamine.
Definition
The substantia nigra
Term
This serotonin site inhibits REM sleep and activates slow-wave sleep
Definition
The raphe nuclei
Term
This norepinephrine-rich site will produce hypersomnia if lesioned.
Definition
Locus coeruleus
Term
This brain structure drives sleep spindles.
Definition
Medial thalamus
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