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Psychology Vocab 2
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Psychology
11th Grade
09/18/2014

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Consciousness
Definition
a state of awareness including a persons feelings, sensations, ideas and perceptions
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R.E.M Sleep
Definition
A stage of sleep charaterized by rapid eye movement a high level of brain activity. Deep relaxation of muscles and dreaming
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Circadian Rhythm
Definition
The rhythm of activity and inactivity lasting approximately one day
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Insomnia
Definition
the failure to get enough sleep at night in order to feel rested the next day
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Sleep apnea
Definition
a sleep disorder in which a person has trouble brething while sleeping
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Narcolepsy
Definition
a condition characterized by suddenly falling asleep or feeling very sleepy during the day
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Nightmares
Definition
unpleasant dreams
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Night Terrors
Definition
Sleep disruptions that occur during stage IV of sleep, involving screaming, panic, and confusion.
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Sleep Walking
Definition
walking or carring out behaviors while asleep
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Hypnosis
Definition
A state of consciousness resulting from a narrowed focus of attention
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posthypnotic suggestion
Definition
a suggestion made during hypnosis
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Biofeedback
Definition
the process of learning to control bodily states with the help of machines
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Meditation
Definition
the focusing of attention to clear ones mind and produce relaxation
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psychoactive Drugs
Definition
chemicals that affect the nervous system
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Hallucinations
Definition
perceptions that have no direct external cause
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Hallucinogens
Definition
drugs that often produce hallucinations
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LSD
Definition
A potent psychedelic drug that produces distortions of perception and thought
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