Important Terms - Chapter 6

consciousness

biological rhythms

circadian rhythms

jet lag

melatonin

tryptophan

ultradian rhythms

infradian rhythms

restorative theory

protective theory

safety hypothesis

energy conservation theory

alpha waves

beta waves

theta waves

sleep spindles

K-complexes

delta waves

REM sleep

NREM sleep

atonia

paradoxical sleep

REM rebound effect

manifest content

latent content

activation-synthesis theory

hypnogogic images

microsleep

sleepwalking

sleepwalking disorder

sleeptalking

nightmare

nightmare disorder

night terror

sleep terror disorder

narcolepsy

sleep apnea

insomnia

hypersomnia

paradoxical intention

hypnosis

hypnotic susceptibility

hypnotic analgesia

posthypnotic suggestion

hidden observer

psychoactive drug

physical dependence

withdrawal

psychological dependence

drug tolerance

stimulants

amphetamines

caffeine

cocaine

nicotine

alcohol

barbiturates

benzodiazepine tranquilizers

opiates

hallucinogens

marijuana

harm reduction