PSYCH101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5, 8: Sleep Deprivation, Language Disorder, Narcolepsy

• School: University of Waterloo
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYCH101
• Professor: Megan Mc Carthy

Document Summary

Consciousness: subjective awareness of perceptions and experiences. Circadian rhythm: internally driven daily cycles of 24 hours. Entrainment: biological rhythms synchronized to external cues (light, time, temperature) Endogenous rhythms: biological rhythms generated by the body. Polysomnography: objective measurements to examine psychological variables during sleep. Restore and repair hypothesis: body needs to restore energy levels from the day. Preserve and protect hypothesis: body needs to protect the organs from ham. Sleep displacement: can"t sleep at a normal time will sleep earlier/later than usual. Jet lag: out of sync sleep cycles due to shifts in light. Nightmares: disturbing vivid dreams during rem sleep. Night terrors: bouts of panic that wake up an individual. Restless legs syndrome: discomfort in the legs causing shifts in positions. Sexomnia: engage in sexual activity in stages 3/4. Rem behaviour disorder: no rem movement restriction. Sleep apnea: temporary inability to breathe during sleep.