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Consciousness
Sleep
Depressants
Stimulants
Hallucinogens
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Brain process that does not
involve conscious processing
(e.g. heart rate, breathing,
control of internal organs)
What is nonconsious?
Information that is not currently
in consciousness, but can be
brought into consciousness if
attention is called to it
What is preconscious?
Many levels of processing that
occur without awareness
What is unconscious?
Brain process of which we are
aware
What is conscious?
The object used to represent the
four levels of consciousness
What is an iceberg?
Deficiency caused by not getting
the amount of sleep that one
requires for optimal functioning
What is sleep debt?
Involves sudden REM sleep
attacks accompanied by
cataplexy
What is narcolepsy?
5 stages of sleep
What are 1, 2, 3, 4, and REM?
Psychological patterns that
repeat approximately every 24
hours
What are circadian rhythms?
Respiratory disorder in which
person intermittently stops
breathing while asleep
What is sleep apnea?
depress neural activity,
temporarily lessening pain and
anxiety; morphine and heroin
What are opiates?
Loss of inhibition, Memory
problems, poor coordination,
suppress breathing, reduces
self-awareness, permanent
brain and liver damage
What is alcohol?
drugs that depress the activity of
the central nervous system,
reducing anxiety but impairing
memory and judgment
What are barbiturates?
An alternative name for an
opiate or a painkiller
What is analgesic?
This condition can occur in
children who’s mother drank
alcohol during a pregnancy
What is fetal alcohol syndrome?
Also considered a hallucinogenic
amphetamine; Visual
hallucinations, hyperactivity,
fatigue, poor concentration
What is ecstasy?
Elevated moods, improved
memory, increase in attention
What is nicotine?
Causes self-confidence,
euphoria, optimism; Short high
increases short term tolerance
What is cocaine?
drugs that stimulate neural activity, causing
speeded-up body functions and associated
energy and mood changes; Prescribed
for ADHD, weight loss,
narcolepsy, congestion
What are amphetamines?
Crystal-like powered substance, usually rocklike solid chunks; Short rush/flash usually
creates long binges
What are methamphetamines?
most powerful hallucinogenic
drug; Short term memory loss,
paranoia, flashbacks, panic
attacks
What is LSD?
Euphoria, hallucinations, violent
tendencies, masking of pain
What is PCP (angel dust)?
the major active ingredient in
marijuana
triggers a variety of effects,
including mild hallucinations,
euphoria, relaxation, time
distortion, short term memory
loss
What is THC?
Euphoria, hallucinations, anxiety,
vomiting, headaches, rapid
temp fluctuations
What is mescaline?
Nausea first, then distorted
perceptions, paranoia,
nervousness
Depends on user’s mood,
expectations, surroundings,
frame of mind, etc
What are psilocybin
mushrooms?