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Chapter 7

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sleep is a state of altered consciousness
consciousness state of awareness
Circadian Rhythm the rhythm of activity and inactivity lasting approximately one biological clock
insomnia prolonged inability to get enough sleep, some causes are anxiety, depression, overuse of alcohol or drugs
Sleep Apnea a sleep disorder caused usually by a physical problem, blocking airway interrupting breathing
Narcolepsy suddenly falling asleep or feeling very sleepy during the day it is characterized by dreamlike hallucinations or feelings of temporary paralysis
Nightmares unpleasent dreams from which people usually wake up with a vivid memory of a movie-like dream (REM)
Night Terrors a sleep disruption during stage IV , involving screaming, panic, or confustion
sleepwalking walking or carrying out behaviors wile asleep
Sleep talking is a common sleep disorder most people talk in their sleep more than they realize
Dreams mental activity that takes place during sleep
Sigmund Freud believed dreams had hidden meanings that reveal our unconscious thoughts
inuit dreams contain hidden meanings
Nathaniel Kreitman dreams contain hidden meanings
Cartwright thinks dreams serve as a problem solving tool
Francis Crick a way of forgetting unneeded memories
Daydreaming is a low level of awareness and involves fantasizing or dreaming while we are awake
Lucid dreams any dreams you have in which you are aware you are experiencing a dream
Hypnosis is an altered state of consciousness characterized by the person becoming highly suggestible to changes in behavior and thought
Posthypnotic suggestion a suggestion made during hypnosis
Biofeedback the process of learning to control bodily states
meditation focusing of attention to clear one's mind and produce relaxation
psychoactive drugs chemicals that affect the nervous system and result in consciousness
Marijuana dried leaves and flowers of Indian hemp
Hallucinations perceptions that have no direct external cause
Drug addiction an overwhelming and compulsive desire to obtain and use drugs
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