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BCC Psych Exam 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Define Consciousness | |
| What kinds of states are considered altered states of consciousness? Why? | |
| What is circadian rhythm? | |
| How long does circadian rhythm last? | |
| What brain structure regulates circadian rhythm? | |
| On average how much sleep does an adult need? | |
| Name each theory that explains why we sleep? | |
| What are the major types of brain waves and when does the brain show them? Example beta waves are common when we are awake and alert | |
| What type of test measures brain wave activity? | |
| Name the stages of sleep and what happens in each stage (NREM stages 1-2 and REM) | |
| What is the function of REM sleep and dreaming? | |
| What are the theories that explain why we dream? | |
| What happens to the large muscles of the body during REM Sleep? | |
| Is REM considered a Deep stage of sleep? | |
| How are brain waves different during REM than during NREM stage 3 sleep? | |
| Why are sleepwalkers probably not dreaming? | |
| What are the effects of sleep deprivation? | |
| What are the different sleep disorders and disturbances? | |
| What are the symptoms of insomnia | |
| What are the symptoms of sleep walking | |
| What are the symptoms of sleep talking | |
| What are the symptoms of night terrors | |
| What are the symptoms of narcolepsy | |
| What are the symptoms of REM sleep behavior disorder | |
| What is a psychoactive drug? |