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GPSYC 101 JMU CHAPTER 5
Chapter 5
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05/02/2007

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Biological rhythms
Definition
cycles of activity that affects states of consciousness
Term
Circadian:
Definition
daily
Term
Infradian:
Definition
longer than a day
Term
Ultradian:
Definition
shorter than a day
Term
Brain electrical activity in each stage measured by
Definition
EEG
Term
Brain is very active during...
Definition
REM sleep
Term
Why we sleep
Definition
Rest, greater protein synthesis during sleep

Adaptive response to night
Term
Why we dream...Psychodynamic explanation
Definition
allows unconscious to slip out, dreams have
symbolic meaning
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Why we dream...Activation-Synthesis theory
Definition
brain does not need that much sleep, brain is
awake (recharging neuro activity
)
Term
Lucid Dreaming
Definition
Dreaming while aware of dreaming
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Chronic insomnia
Definition
inability to sleep
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Sleepwalking and sleep talking
Definition
u seriously need a definition for this shit u
dumbass???
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Narcolepsy:
Definition
falling asleep randomly, remember rusty the dog
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Sleep apnea
Definition
not being able to breath and sleep at the same time, fat
people have this
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How drugs affect the nervous system?
Definition
Alter perception, mood, or behavior
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Psychoactive drugs
Definition
Alcohol
• Caffeine
• Cocaine
• X
• Narcotics
• Nicotine
• THC
Term
Classes of drugs
o Stimulants
Definition
• Caffeine
• Amphetamines
• Nicotine
• Cocaine
Term
Classes of drugs
Depressants
Definition
• Tranquilizers
• Barbiturates
• Valium
• Alcohol
Term
Classes of drugs
Narcotics - opium and its relatives
Definition
• Morphine
• Codeine
• Heroin
• Oxycotin
• Endorphins: happy drugs
Term
Classes of drugs
Hallucinogens
Definition
• LSD
• Mescaline
• PCP
Term
Classes of drugs
Others
Definition
THC (marijuana, hash)
• MDMA(X)
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