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Ap psych

Terms in this set (28)

altered state of consciousness
state in which there is a shift in the quality or pattern of mental activity as compared to waking consciousness
adaptive theory
theory of sleep proposing that animals and humans envolved sleep pattern to avoid predators by sleeping when predators are most active.
alpha waves
brain waves that indicate a state of relaxation or light sleep
activation-information-mode model (AIM)
revised version of the activation-synthesis explanation of dreams....
activation-sysnthesis hypthesis
premise that states that dreams are created by the higher enters of the cortex to explain the activation by the brain....
alcohol
the chemical resulting from fermentation or distillation of vaious kinds of vegatable matter.
amphetamines
stimulants that are synthesized made in laboratories rather than being found in nature.
beta waves
smaller and faster brain waves, typically indicating mental activity
benzodiazepines
drugs that lower anxiety and reduce strss
cocaine
a natural drug derived from the leaves of the coca plant
caffeine
a mild stimulant found in coffee,tea, and several other plant-based substances
circadian rhythm
a cycle of bodily rhythm that occurs over a 24 hour period
consciousness
a person awareness of everything that is going on around him or her at any given time.
drug tolerance
the decrease of the response to a drug over repeated uses....
depressants
drugs that decrease the functioning of the nervous system
delta waves
long, slow brain that indicated the deepest stage of sleep
hypnosis
state of consciousness in which the person is especially susceptible to suggestion.
hallucinations
false sensory perceptions, such as hearing voices
hallucinogenics
drugs that produce hallucinations
hallucinogens
drugs that cause false sensory messaged......
heroin
narcotic drug derived from opium that is extremely addictive
insomnia
the inability to get to sleep,stay asleep,or to get a good quality of sleep
LDS
Powerful synthetic hallucinogen
microsleeps
brief sidesteps into sleep lasting only a few second
marijuana
mild halluciongen derived from the leaves and flowers of a particular type of hemp plant.
MDMA
Designer drug that can have both stimulant and hallucinatory effects
morphine
narcotic drug derived from opium, used to treat severe pain.
narcolepsy
sleep disorder in which a person falls immediately into REM
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