Sleep and Dreams - AP Psychology

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What is consciousness?

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Consciousness is the state of being aware and perceiving one's surroundings, thoughts, and emotions.

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Which stage of sleep is associated with vivid dreaming?

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REM sleep

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What is sleep deprivation?

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The condition of not having enough sleep.

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What is the circadian rhythm?

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A natural, internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and other bodily functions over a 24-hour period.

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Sleep deprivation

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The condition of not having enough sleep.

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What is insomnia?

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Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep

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What is sleep apnea?

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A sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing or shallow breaths during sleep.

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Narcolepsy

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A chronic sleep disorder characterized by overwhelming daytime drowsiness and sudden attacks of sleep.

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What is sleepwalking?

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A sleep disorder where a person gets up and walks around while still asleep.

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As the sleep cycle evolves through the night, people tend to:

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spend more time in REM sleep and less time in NREM sleep.