Sleep Stages, Neurotransmitters, and Substances: A Comprehensive Guide, Quizzes of Psychology

Download Sleep Stages, Neurotransmitters, and Substances: A Comprehensive Guide and more Quizzes Psychology in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 Circadian Rhythm DEFINITION 1 24-hour bodily cycle or sleep/wake cycle TERM 2 Circadian rhythm is controlled by the internal clock also known as the ____ which is located in the ____ DEFINITION 2 suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN)hypothalamus TERM 3 How many minutes are each of the 5 sleep stages DEFINITION 3 90 minutes TERM 4 Alpha DEFINITION 4 awake and drowsy TERM 5 Theta DEFINITION 5 stage 1 and 2sleep spindles (only stage 2)first 20 minutes of sleep TERM 6 Delta DEFINITION 6 stage 3 and 4deepest sleep is stage 4hard to wake upgrowth hormones are being produced TERM 7 REM DEFINITION 7 stage 5paradoxical sleepdeaming TERM 8 REM rebound DEFINITION 8 REM rebound is the lengthening and increasing frequency and depth of REM sleep which occurs after periods of sleep deprivation. TERM 9 With every 90 minute cycle, you get more ___ sleep and less stage ___ sleep DEFINITION 9 REM4 TERM 10 Fatal familial insomnia DEFINITION 10 rare genetic sleep disorder that shows us what can happen without sleep TERM 21 Wish Fulfillment DEFINITION 21 dreams provide a psychic safety valve to discharge unacceptable feelings TERM 22 Who suggested Wish Fulfillment DEFINITION 22 Sigmund Freud TERM 23 Manifest content DEFINITION 23 apparent content TERM 24 Latent content DEFINITION 24 symbolic meaning TERM 25 Physiological function DEFINITION 25 dreams provide sleeping brain with periodic stimulation to develop and preserve neural pathways. Neural networks of newborns are fast developing, therefore they need more sleep TERM 26 Addiction DEFINITION 26 drug craving and use despite adverse consequences TERM 27 Tolerance DEFINITION 27 less effect from the same dose, causing the person to need more and more TERM 28 Dependence DEFINITION 28 need for drug, withdrawal without it TERM 29 Stimulants DEFINITION 29 drugs that increase the functioning of the nervous system TERM 30 4 examples of stimulants DEFINITION 30 caffeinenicotineamphetamine/methamphetaminecocaine TERM 31 Depressants DEFINITION 31 decrease functioning of nervous systems TERM 32 3 examples of depressants DEFINITION 32 alcoholbenzodiazepinesbarbiturates TERM 33 Narcotics DEFINITION 33 drugs which come from opium and supress pain TERM 34 3 examples of narcotics DEFINITION 34 opium, heroin, morphine TERM 35 Hallucinogens DEFINITION 35 distort perceptions and evokes sensory images in absence of sensory input TERM 46 Behavioral Genetics DEFINITION 46 focuses on nature vs nurture TERM 47 Germinal period DEFINITION 47 2 weeks after fertilization, implantation, zygote becomes embryo TERM 48 Embryo DEFINITION 48 name for the developing organism from 2-8 weeks after fertilization TERM 49 Critical period DEFINITION 49 times during which certain environmental influences can have an impact on the development of the infant TERM 50 Teratogen DEFINITION 50 any factor that can cause a birth defect TERM 51 Fetal period DEFINITION 51 8 weeks after conception until birth of the child, embryo becomes fetus TERM 52 Fetus DEFINITION 52 name for the developing organism from 8 weeks after ferilization to the birth of the baby TERM 53 5 reflexes we're born with DEFINITION 53 graspingstartle/mororootingsteppingsucking TERM 54 Which sense is the best developed at birth DEFINITION 54 touch TERM 55 Which sense develops last DEFINITION 55 vision TERM 56 Schemas DEFINITION 56 concepts of frameworks to organize and interpret information TERM 57 Assimilation DEFINITION 57 try to understand new thing in terms of schemas they already have TERM 58 Accomodation DEFINITION 58 adjust or alter old schemas to fit new information TERM 59 Sensorimotor stage DEFINITION 59 0-2 years oldinfant uses its senses and motor abilities to interact with objects in the environment TERM 60 Object permanence DEFINITION 60 sensorimotor stagethe knowledge that an object exists even when it is not in sight TERM 71 What occurs in "Stranger Situation" DEFINITION 71 exposes the infant to a series of leaving and returning of mother and stranger TERM 72 Secure attachment style DEFINITION 72 willing to explore; upset when mother departs, but easily soothed upon her return TERM 73 Avoidant attachment style DEFINITION 73 unattached, explores without "touching base" TERM 74 Ambivalent attachment style DEFINITION 74 insecurely attached; upset when mother leaves and then angry with mother upon her return TERM 75 Disorganized-disoriented attachment style DEFINITION 75 insecurely attached and sometimes abused or neglected; child seems fearful, dazed, and depressed TERM 76 Do infants just bond for nourishment DEFINITION 76 no, they bond for boldily contact TERM 77 Authoritative DEFINITION 77 parents are demanding but responsive to their children TERM 78 Psychosocial development DEFINITION 78 Erikson, 8 stages TERM 79 Infancy DEFINITION 79 0-1 yearTrust vs. Mistrustif needs are dependably met, infants develop a sense of basic trust TERM 80 Preschooler DEFINITION 80 3-5 years oldInitiative vs. Guiltpreschoolers learn to initiate tasks and carry out plans, or they feel guiltyabout efforts to be independent TERM 81 Adolescence DEFINITION 81 teen years into 20'sIdentity vs. Role Confusionteenagers work at refining a sense of self by testing roles and then integrating them to form a single indentity or they become confused about who they are TERM 82 Young adulthood DEFINITION 82 20's to early 40'sIntimacy vs. Isolationyoung adults struggle to form close relationships and to gain the capacity for intimate love, or they feel socially isolated TERM 83 Middle adulthood DEFINITION 83 40's to 60'sGenerativity vs. Stagnationin middle age, people discover a sense of contributing to the world, usually through family and work, or they may feel a lack of purpose TERM 84 Late adulthood DEFINITION 84 late 60's and upIntegrity vs. Despairwhen reflecting on his or her life, the older adult may feel a sense of satisfaction or failure TERM 85 Gender DEFINITION 85 the behavior associated with being male or female TERM 96 What is adulthood divided into DEFINITION 96 young adulthood, middle adulthood, and late adulthood TERM 97 Recall ___ and recognition does not DEFINITION 97 declines TERM 98 Ageism DEFINITION 98 consists of a negative bias or sterotypic attitude toward aging and the aged. it is maintained in the form of primarily negative stereotypes and myths concerning the older adult TERM 99 Social psychology DEFINITION 99 scientific study of how a person's thoughts, feelings, and behavior are influenced by the real, imagined, or implied presence of others TERM 100 Conformity DEFINITION 100 changing one's own behavior to match that of other people TERM 101 Informational social influence DEFINITION 101 influence resulting from willingness to accept other's opinions about reality TERM 102 Compliance DEFINITION 102 changing one's behavior as a result of other peple's directing or asking for the change TERM 103 Comformity vs Compliance DEFINITION 103 both involve changing your behavior, but with compliance you change behavior at someone's request TERM 104 Foot in door DEFINITION 104 ask small, get agreement, then ask big