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definitions chp 4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| circadian rhythm | a cycle of bodily rhythm that occurs over a 24-hour period |
| night terrors | relatively rare disorder in which the person experiences extreme fear and screams or runs around during deep sleep without waking fully |
| sleep apnea | disorder in which the person stops breathing for nearly half a minute or more |
| narcolepsy | sleep disorder in which a person falls immediately into REM sleep during the day without warning |
| psychoactive drugs | drugs that alter thinking, perception, and memory |
| psychological dependence | the felling that a drug is needed to continue a feeling of emotional or psychological well being |
| barbiturates | depressent drugsthat have a sedative effect |