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