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Electroencephalograph (EEG)   monitoring the brain electrical activity  
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Beta (βββ)   13-24 cps; normal waking thought, alert problem solving  
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Alpha (ααα)   8-12 cps; deep relaxation, meditation  
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Theta (θθθ)   4-7 cps; light sleep  
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Delta (∆∆∆)   <4 cps; deep sleep  
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Circadian Rhythms   24 hr biological cycles  
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Ultradian rhythms   shorter than 24 hrs (e.g., feeding)  
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Infradian rhythms   longer than 24 hrs (e.g., menstrual cycle  
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Insomnia   difficulty falling or staying asleep  
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Narcolepsy   falling asleep uncontrollably  
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Sleep Apnea   reflexive gasping for air that awakens and disrupts sleep  
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Nightmares   anxiety arousing dreams (REM)  
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Night Terrors   intense arousal and panic (NREM)  
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Somnambulism   sleepwalking  
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Dreams   mental experiences during sleep  
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Hypnosis   a systematic procedure that increases suggestibility  
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Hypnotic susceptibility   individual differences in the ability to be hypnotized  
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Psychoactive drugs functioning (cocaine and weed)   chemical substances that modify mental, emotional, or behavioral  
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Tolerance   larger doses are necessary for effects  
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Physical dependence   body is unable to function normally without drug  
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Psychological dependence   feeling that a drug is necessary for emotional well-being or daily functioning  
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Withdrawal   physical symptoms (e.g., nausea, pain, tremors, high blood pressure) due to lack of a drug  
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Narcotics/opiates (morphine, heroin)   pain relief, overwhelming euphoria, “who cares” attitude  
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Depressants/sedatives (barbiturates, benzodiazepines)   sleep inducing  
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Alcohol   produces relaxed euphoria, boost in self-esteem, decrease in inhibitions (which is why it is often mistakenly thought to be a stimulant)  
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Stimulants (caffeine, nicotine, amphetamines, cocaine, ecstasy)   increase CNS activity  
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Hallucinogens (Marajuana, LSD, mescaline, psilocybin   distort sensory and perceptual experience  
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Cannabis (marijuana, hashish)   mild sensory distortions; produces mild, relaxed euphoria; sluggish mental functioning; possible memory impairment  
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