PSYC 100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Reuptake, Modafinil, Methylphenidate

• School: Queen's University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 100
• Professor: Jill L Atkinson

Document Summary

3. 1 biological rhythms of consciousness: wakefulness and sleep. Consciousness a person"s subjective awareness, including thoughts, perceptions experiences of the world and self-awareness. Infradian rhythm any period of time longer than a day (ie: menstrual cycle) Circadian rhythms internally driven daily cycles of approximately 24 hours affecting physiological and behavioural processes. Entrainment when biological rhythms become synchronized to external cues such as light, temperature or even a clock. Endogenous rhythms biological rhythms that are generated by our body independent of external cues such as light. Polysomnography a set of objective measurements used to examine physiological variables during sleep. Electroencephalogram (eeg) a device that measures brain waves using sensors attached to the scalp. Rem sleep a stage of sleep characterized by quickening brain waves, inhibited body movement and rapid eye movements. Restore and repair hypothesis idea that the body needs to restore energy levels and repair any wear and tear experienced during the day"s activities.