States of Consciousness

1. recurring problems in falling or staying asleep (mod 24)
5. according to Freud, the underlying meaning of a dream (mod 24)
7. the biological clock; regular bodily rhythms (for example, of temperature and wakefulness) that occur on a 24-hour cycle (mod 23)
8. the large, slow brain waves associated with deep sleep (mod 23)
9. the relatively slow brain waves of a relaxed, awake state (mod 23)
10. drugs that excite neural activity and speed up body functions (mod 25)
12. a chemical substance that alters perceptions and moods (mod 25)
15. our awareness of ourselves and our environment (mod 22)
16. a sleep disorder characterized by uncontrollable sleep attacks (mod 24)
18. a powerful and addictive stimulant, derived from the coca plant, producing temporarily increased alertness and euphoria (mod 25)
19. non-rapid eye movement sleep; encompasses all sleep stages except for REM sleep (mod 23)
21. psychedelic drugs that distort perceptions and evoke sensory images in the absence of sensory input (mod 25)

2. a sleep disorder characterized by high arousal and an appearance of being terrified (mod 24)
3. the discomfort and distress that follow discontinuing an addictive drug or behavior (mod 25)
4. drugs that reduce neural activity and slow body functions (mod 25)
6. an altered state of consciousness reported after a close brush with death (such as by cardiac arrest); often similar to drug-induced hallucinations.
11. according to Freud, the remembered story line of a dream (mod 24)
13. continued substance craving and use despite significant life disruption and/or physical risk (mod 25)
14. the diminishing effect with regular use of the same dose of a drug, requiring the user to take larger and larger doses before experiencing the drug’s effect (mod 25)
17. a sleep disorder characterized by temporary cessations of breathing during sleep and repeated momentary awakenings (mod 24)
20. compulsive craving of drugs or certain behaviors despite known adverse consequences (mod 25)