States of Consciousness

2. Skeeter the dog has this condition where he falls asleep uncontrollably
3. The ________ content of dreams refers to the underlying meaning of dreams, according to Freud
7. _______ waves occur when you are awake but relaxed
8. The major active ingredient in marijuana, and may also trigger mild hallucinations.
11. bodily functions also follow (sleep, for example)
12. Our awareness of ourselves and our environment
17. a stimulating and highly addictive drug found in vapes, cigarettes, and tobacco
18. The sleep theory of ________ centers around the idea that sleep helps us restore and repair brain tissue
20. __________s excite neural activity and speed up body functions
21. Near-______ experiences are altered states of consciousness that occur after a close brush with _______. Think of "Heaven is Real."

1. These are sensory experiences that occur without sensory stimuli
4. The _________ nucleus responds to light by ultimately adjusting melatonin production and changing our feelings of sleepiness
5. __________s are drugs that reduce anxiety but simultaneously impair judgement and memory
6. __________ drugs alter one's perceptions and moods
9. Our ________ rhythm is a 24-hour cycle that
10. Sleep _______ refers to the condition where you experience temporary cessations in breathing and repeated awakenings
13. The transition into _______ is marked by slowed breathing and irregular brain waves
14. A night ______ is rarely remembered but causes its victims to take on a terrified appearance during their sleep
15. _______ sleep is also called paradoxical sleep because our muscles are relaxed while our bodily systems are active
16. Sleep ________ is a phenomenon especially common amongst college and university students and is a predictor for depression
19. Refers to the continued difficulty in falling and staying asleep