AP Psychology
States of Consciousness
Vocabulary List
Instructions:
You are to write one index card for each of the enclosed terms. On the front you are to write the term and on the
reverse you are to write the definition and an example or application of the term you are explaining. Writing the names
associated with each is also HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. The index cards must be in order and must be numbered. The
more you put into it, the better it will be.
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Consciousness
Unconscious
Subconscious
Streams of Consciousness
Electroencephalograph (EEG)
Biological rhythms
Circadian rhythms
Jet lag
Electromyography (EMG)
Electrooculograph (EOG)
Stage 1 sleep
Stage 2 sleep
Stage 3 sleep
Stage 4 sleep
Hypnic jerks
Sleep spindles
Slow wave sleep
REM sleep
Non REM sleep
Ascending Reticular Activating System (ARAS)
Sleep Deprivation
Neurogenesis
Insomnia (Definition, causes, and treatment)
Sleep Apnea
Nightmares
Night Terrors
Somnambulism (sleep walking)
REM sleep disorder
Freud’s wish fulfillment theory of dreams
a. Manifest content
b. Latent content
Hobson’s Activation Synthesis model of dreams
Cartwright’s Problem Solving view of dreams
Hypnosis
Hypnotic Analgesia
Hypnotic Sensory Distortions and Hallucinations
Hypnotic Disinhibition
Posthypnotic suggestion and amnesia
Role playing theory of hypnosis
Dissociation theory of hypnosis
Meditation
Psychoactive drugs
Narcotics (Opiates)
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Sedatives
Stimulants
Hallucinogens
Cannabis
Alcohol
MDMA
Tolerance
Physical dependence
Psychological dependence