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Psych Vocab 7
Term | Definition |
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circadian rhythm | a regular sequence of biological processes, such as temperature and sleep, that occurs every 24 hours |
rapid-eye-movement sleep | a stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements and linked to dreaming; also called REM sleep |
insomnia | a sleep disorder characterized by recurring problems in falling asleep or staying asleep |
night terror | a sleep disorder characterized by high arousal and apparent terror; unlike nightmares, night terrors are seldom remembered |
sleep apnea | a sleep disorder in which breathing is interrupted |
narcolepsy | an uncommon sleep disorder characterized by brief attacks of REM sleep, often at inopportune moments |