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U1B AP PSYCH

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activation-synthesis theory theory that dreaming results from the interpretation of neural signals triggered by activity in the lower part of the brain
alpha waves slow brain waves of a relaxed, awake state
amphetamines drugs that stimulate neural activity, causing accelerated body functions and associated energy and mood changes; often used to increase alertness
beta waves smaller and faster brain waves, typically indicating fully alert wakefulness
consolidation theory circuits wired together during the waking period are consolidated, or strength-ened, during sleep
cortisol stress hormone that stimulates the body to make fat
delta waves long, slow waves that indicate the deepest stage of sleep
information-processing theory theory that dreams help us sort out the day's events and consolidate our memories
hypnagogic sensations sensation of falling or jerking while transitioning to sleep
insomnia difficulty in falling asleep or staying asleep
jet lag a disruption of circadian rhythms due to crossing time zones
melatonin a hormone manufactured by the pineal gland that produces sleepiness
narcolepsy sleep disorder characterized by uncontrollable sleep attacks
near-death experience altered state of consciousness reported after a close brush with death
opiods a class of drugs that work in the brain to produce a variety of effects, including pain relief
psychoanalytic dream theory theory that dreams occur to express unconscious wishes, thoughts, and conflicts
REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) sleep disorder in which the muscle paralysis associated with the REM sleep phase does not occur
sleep apnea a disorder in which the person stops breathing for brief periods while asleep
sleep spindles bursts of rapid, rhythmic brain-wave activity
somnambulism the condition of walking or performing some other activity without awakening
substance use disorder disorder characterized by continued substance craving and use despite significant life disruption and/or physical risk
theta waves brain waves indicating the early stages of sleep
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