PSYC 101 Final: Ch5 Terms and Learning Objectives
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Sleep paralysis: state of being unable to move just before falling asleep or right before waking up. Consciousness: our subjective experience of the world, our bodies, mental perspectives. Circadian rhythm: cyclical changes that occur on a roughly 24 hr basis in many biological processes. Biological clockterm for suprachiasmtiatic nucleus in the hpothalamus thats responsible for controlling our levels of alertness. Rem: darting of the eyes underneath closed eyelids during sleep nonrem sleep: stages 1-4, rapid eye mvmts dont occur and dreaming is less frequent and vivid. Rem sleep:stage of sleep during which the brain is most active and vivid dreaming most often occurs. Lucid dreaming: experience of becoming aware that one is dreaming. Narcolepsy: rapid and often unexpected onset of sleep. Sleep apnea: blockage of airway during sleep, result in daytime fatigue. Night terrors: sudden waking episodes w screaming, perspiring, confusion followed by return to a deep sleep.
