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Myers Psychology 8th Edition: Chapter 7
Chapter 7: States of Conciousness
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Psychology
11th Grade
01/20/2011

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Consciousness
Definition
our awareness of ourselves and our enviorment
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Biological Rhythms
Definition
periodic physiological fluctuations: include annual cycles, twenty-eight day cycles, twenty-four-hour cycles, ninety-minute cycles
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circadian rhythm
Definition
the 24 hour cycle in which our bodies sychronize
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REM sleep
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(Rapid Eye Movement sleep)recurring sleep stage where vivid dreams happen. muscles are relaxed, eyes move rapidly and other body systems are active
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alpha waves
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brain waves of an awake but relaxed state
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sleep
Definition
periodic, natural, reversible loss of consciousness
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hallucinations
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sensory experiences that occur without a sensory stimulus
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delta waves
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large, slow brain waves associated with deep sleep
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