15 Questions
Consciousness - A person’s awareness of everything that is going on around him or her at any given ______.
moment
Waking Consciousness - State in which thoughts, feelings, and sensations are clear and organized, and the person feels ______.
alert
Altered State of Consciousness - State in which there is a shift in the quality or pattern of mental activity as compared to ______ consciousness.
waking
Circadian Rhythm - A cycle of bodily rhythm that occurs over a twenty-four-______ period.
hour
Hypothalamus - Tiny section of the brain that influences the ______ system.
glandular
Define consciousness.
Consciousness is a person's awareness of everything that is going on around them at any given moment.
What is waking consciousness?
Waking consciousness is a state in which thoughts, feelings, and sensations are clear and organized, and the person feels alert.
Define altered state of consciousness.
An altered state of consciousness is a state in which there is a shift in the quality or pattern of mental activity as compared to waking consciousness.
What is the function of the hypothalamus?
The hypothalamus is a tiny section of the brain that influences the glandular system.
What is the role of melatonin in sleep?
Melatonin, secreted by the pineal gland under the influence of the hypothalamus, makes a person feel sleepy.
What is the function of the suprachiasmatic nucleus?
The suprachiasmatic nucleus is the internal clock within the hypothalamus that regulates sleep and wakefulness.
What is the term for brief sidesteps into sleep lasting only a few seconds?
Microsleeps.
What is the term for a cycle of bodily rhythm that occurs over a twenty-four-hour period?
Circadian Rhythm.
What is the role of the pineal gland in sleep?
The pineal gland is signaled by the hypothalamus to secrete melatonin, which regulates sleep and wakefulness.
What are the consequences of sleep deprivation?
Sleep deprivation can result in irritability and other negative effects on cognitive and physical functioning.
Test your knowledge on consciousness and altered states of consciousness with this quiz. Explore topics such as waking consciousness, awareness, and the different mental states we can experience. Challenge yourself and enhance your understanding of the fascinating world of human consciousness.
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