Chapter 6 Key Terms

Fill in the blank: ________ is associated with a relaxed, calm, internally focussed wakeful state of consciousness, especially if eyes are closed.

• alpha brain wave pattern

• beta brain wave pattern

• delta brain wave pattern

• theta brain wave pattern

Fill in the blank: ________ is any state of consciousness that is distinctly different from normal waking consciousness or any waking state in terms of level of awareness and experience; compare with normal waking consciousness.

• altered state of consciousness (ASC)

• circadian rhythm

• REM sleep

• divided attention

Fill in the blank: ________ is an individual’s sensitivity to being woken from a sleep state.

• arousal threshold

• REM latency

• sleep inertia

• circadian rhythm

Fill in the blank: ________ is the innate timing that regulates one or more biological rhythms; see also suprachiasmatic nucleus.

• biological clock

• circadian rhythm

• melatonin

• homeostasis

Fill in the blank: ________ is a naturally occurring cycle of physiological, psychological or behavioural changes; see circadian rhythm and ultradian rhythm.

• biological rhythm

• photosynthesis

• genetic drift

• homeostasis

Fill in the blank: ________ is associated with alertness and intensive mental activity during normal waking consciousness; also present during REM sleep dreams.

• beta brain wave pattern

• alpha brain wave pattern

• theta brain wave pattern

• delta brain wave pattern

Fill in the blank: ________ is an electrical impulse in the brain.

• brain wave

• neuron sheath

• blood cell

• hormone

Fill in the blank: ________ are patterns of electrical activity occurring in the brain.

• brain wave pattern

• neurotransmitters

• hormones

• blood vessels

Fill in the blank: ________ is a state of awareness with variations in level and associated with distinguishable psychological and physiological characteristics.

• consciousness

• perception

• memory

• emotion

Fill in the blank: ________ is a biological rhythm involving physiological, psychological or behavioural changes that occur as part of a cycle with a duration of about 24 hours; compare with ultradian rhythm.

• circadian rhythm

• infradian rhythm

• seasonal rhythm

• lunar rhythm