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What is the primary characteristic of N1 sleep?
What is the primary characteristic of N1 sleep?
- Deepest stage of sleep
- Most vivid dreaming
- Increased theta wave activity (correct)
- Slowest brain waves
Which stage of sleep is characterized by sleep spindles on an EEG?
Which stage of sleep is characterized by sleep spindles on an EEG?
- N2 (correct)
- REM
- N1
- N3
What happens to deep sleep (SWS) as the night progresses?
What happens to deep sleep (SWS) as the night progresses?
- It becomes shorter in duration (correct)
- It becomes longer in duration
- It remains constant throughout the night
- It occurs only in the second half of the night
What occurs during REM sleep?
What occurs during REM sleep?
What type of waves are predominantly present during awake states?
What type of waves are predominantly present during awake states?
As individuals age, how does the amount of sleep needed generally change?
As individuals age, how does the amount of sleep needed generally change?
Which phenomenon is associated with the transition from wakefulness to sleep?
Which phenomenon is associated with the transition from wakefulness to sleep?
What brain wave type is primarily identified during N3 sleep?
What brain wave type is primarily identified during N3 sleep?
What term describes the cyclic nature of sleep stages throughout the night?
What term describes the cyclic nature of sleep stages throughout the night?
During which sleep stage is the body at its lowest level of functioning?
During which sleep stage is the body at its lowest level of functioning?
What is the primary factor controlling the sleep-wake cycle?
What is the primary factor controlling the sleep-wake cycle?
How does blue light before bedtime affect sleep?
How does blue light before bedtime affect sleep?
What is considered a normal sleep requirement for young adults?
What is considered a normal sleep requirement for young adults?
Which group of animals is known to have varied sleep patterns across species?
Which group of animals is known to have varied sleep patterns across species?
Which part of the brain regulates the secretion of melatonin?
Which part of the brain regulates the secretion of melatonin?
What is a useful definition of consciousness?
What is a useful definition of consciousness?
Which theory suggests that consciousness functions as a spotlight of selective attention?
Which theory suggests that consciousness functions as a spotlight of selective attention?
What are circadian rhythms known for?
What are circadian rhythms known for?
Which of the following statements is false regarding altered states of consciousness?
Which of the following statements is false regarding altered states of consciousness?
Which component is essential for the generation of consciousness according to the provided definitions?
Which component is essential for the generation of consciousness according to the provided definitions?
What aspect of consciousness does the lecture outline suggest needs to be understood for its biological implications?
What aspect of consciousness does the lecture outline suggest needs to be understood for its biological implications?
What question does the outline raise regarding the consciousness of animals?
What question does the outline raise regarding the consciousness of animals?
Which of the following is NOT a focus of the lectures outlined?
Which of the following is NOT a focus of the lectures outlined?
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Study Notes
What is Consciousness?
- Consciousness is the awareness of everything around you and your own experiences, including thoughts and feelings, that you use to organise your behaviour.
- Consciousness is a spectrum of different levels.
- Altered states of consciousness include daydreaming, drug use, meditation, hypnosis, and sleep.
Sleep
- Sleep is a biologically important process controlled by circadian rhythms.
- Circadian rhythms are biological processes that occur on a 24 hour cycle and are influenced by light and dark cycles.
- The Sleep-Wake cycle is controlled by the circadian rhythm.
- The pineal gland secretes melatonin in the evening to initiate sleep, and the cycle is influenced by exposure to light.
- The amount of sleep needed varies by age, with young adults needing 7-9 hours, while older adults need less.
Sleep Stages
- Stages of sleep are measured using EEG or PSG.
- There are 4 stages of Non-Rapid Eye Movement (NREM) sleep:
- N1 (light sleep), characterized by theta wave activity and hallucinations.
- N2 (deeper sleep), characterized by sleep spindles and slower heart rate.
- N3 (deepest sleep), characterized by delta waves and slow wave sleep.
- REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, characterized by rapid eye movements, vivid dreaming, and increased brain activity.
- Sleep cycles are typically 90 minutes long and involve transitioning through each stage before repeating.
- As the night progresses, SWS becomes shorter and REM sleep becomes longer.
Why do we sleep?
- Sleep serves important biological functions, and is common across species.
- Sleep is necessary for:
- Memory consolidation and learning.
- Immune system function.
- Growth and development.
- Energy restoration.
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