Biology 1001A Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Alpha Wave, Suggestibility, Wish Fulfillment
16 Dec 2012
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Activation-synthesis theory: the theory that dreams represent the brain"s attempt to interpret random patterns of neural activation triggered by the brain stem during rem sleep. Alcohol myopia: when intoxicated, a short-sightedness in thinking (a failure to consider consequences) caused by an inability to pay attention to as much information as when sober. Alpha waves: a brain-wave pattern of 8 to 12 cycles per second that is characteristic of humans in a relaxed waking state. Amphetamine psychosis: schizophrenia-like hallucinations and delusions that occur when the brain"s dopamine activity is artificially increased far beyond normal levels by continuous, heavy amphetamine use. Automatic processing: mental activities that occur automatically and require minimal or no conscious control or awareness. Beta wave: a brain-wave pattern of 15 to 30 cycles per second that is characteristic of humans who are in an alert waking state. Circadian rhythms: biological cycles within the body that occur on an approximately 24-hour cycle.
