BBC International school
Psychology Term 2 : States of Consciousness & Sleep Lessons
Revision Sheet 1
Question 1: Define:
1. Consciousness
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2. Attention
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3. Biological Clock
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4. Suprachiasmatic Nucleus (SCN)
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5. Sleep
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6. REM
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7. NREM
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8. Circadian Rhythm
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9. Dyssomnias
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10. Parassomnias
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11. Insomnia
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12. Sleep Apnea
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13. Narcolepsy
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14. REM Disorder
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15. Sleep talking & walking
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16. Nightmares & terrors
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17. Sleep Paralysis
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Question 2: Compare between the following terms:
1. Consciousness & Attention. (description or definition).
2. Biological Clock & Circadian Rhythm (function, duration, example).
3. The 5 levels of Consciousness by description & examples.
Stage Name
Description
Example
4. REM & NREM stages of Sleep. (characterized by?, importance)
5. The 2 classes of Sleep Disorders. (name, description & examples).
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Question 3: Answer as per Instruction:
1. What is the center responsible for consciousness?
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2. What is the center responsible for Sleep?
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3. What is the importance/ benefits of Sleeping?
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4. What are the causes of Insomnia?
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5. What are the treatment or management ways of insomnia?
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6. What is the dangers or risks of having sleep Apnea?
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7. What are the major symptoms of a Narcolepsy?
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8. What are the main causes of Night terrors & Nightmares?
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9. What are the main steps for RBD Management?
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Question 3: Complete the missing words/sentences:
1. An example for the higher stage of consciousness is __________________, while for Altered stages of
consciousness is _______________________.
2. The _________________& ___________________ are the centers for consciousness.
3. an example of the biological rhythm is _______________, while for circadian rhythm is
____________& ______________.
4. A brain structure called the _____________________________ synchronizes the daily activities/cycles
rhythm upon day & night based on input from the retina of the eyes.
5. The _________________________ stimulates the production of Melatonin (Sleep hormone) in reflex
to messages from the retina of your eyes according to light & dark.
6. ______________ is a period of rest for the body and mind, during which volition and consciousness
are dormant and bodily functions are partially suspended.
7. The Basic Stages of Sleeping are:
1. _______________________________
2. _______________________________
8. REM is a stage of sleep characterized by _________________ while NREM stage is characterized by
___________________.
9. JET lag is an example of ________________ Disruption.
10. The average normal sleeping hours required for a healthy adult are _______________________.
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11. Short deprivation of sleep can cause __________________ &_____________________, While Long
deprivation can cause _________________& _____________________.
12. Of the good sleeping habits that can improve your sleep, ______________________ ,
__________________ & ______________________.
13.Sleep Apnea is characterized by a very noisy symptom which is ___________ & of its high risk factors
are _____________or ______________, while its long term persistence can cause very serious health
problems like _______________ & _______________.
14. Insomnia is classifies according to its cause as Primary Insomnia which is a result of ____________,
while Secondary Insomnia is a result of ________________, while according to duration it is classified as
___________ or ___________.
15. Insomnia can be prevented by practicing ____________or by prescribing _____________ by a
specialized physician.
16. Sleep Apnea can be treated by _____________, _______________ or ____________________.
17. _____________ is a type of sleep disorder characterized by sleep attacks that occurs at
inappropriate times and places.
18. Narcolepsy is characterized by very distinctive symptoms like, ______________ ,
____________________ or _______________________.
19. _________________________ is believed to result from a genetic predisposition and abnormal
neurotransmitter (hypocretin) functioning and sensitivity.
20. Nightmares & terrors occurs more in _______________than ___________________.
21. Sleep walking runs in families; it is ____________ or can be a result of Psychological factors like
__________________or medical conditions as _______________________.
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22. Nightmares & terrors can be caused by________________________ or ______________________
and it can be managed by ________________________& _____________________.
23. One of the popular examples for biological/Circadian rhythm disruptions is ____________________.
Question 4: Mark (True) or (False) for the below sentences, with correction to False statements is any:
1. The complex incidents that affects our behaviors and character are called the altered stage of
consciousness. (
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2. Attention is focusing on all matters, ignoring none of them. (
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3. Automated actions are externally controlled state of consciousness. (
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4. Altered state of Consciousness can be caused by drugs or a trauma. (
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5. Sleep is a long term cycle controlled by the Biological Rhythm. (
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6. The REM stage is the dreamless stage where you get your deep sleep. (
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7. The Deep sleep stage is important for physical & mental rest. (
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8. Parassomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by lack of quality & quantity of sleep. (
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9. Dyssomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by sleep Behavioral disorder. (
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10. Sleep Apnea has very serious impact diseases such as, Stroke, heart diseases & diabetes. (
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11. Narcolepsy is characterized by physical activities during REM sleeping. (
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12. Insomnia can be a result of chronic diseases such as, Arthritis. (
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13. Nightmares & Terrors can be a result of medications or psychological trauma. (
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14. Nightmares & Terrors happens to adults more than children. (
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15. One of the methods of Management of REM Sleep Disorder is tying the patient to bed. (
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16. Sleep talking can be caused by high fever. (
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17. Sleepwalkers walk during their sleep with their eyes closed because they are dreaming. (
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18. REM Behavioral Disorder is highly associated with Parkinson’s Disease. (
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19. REM Behavioral Disorder is characterized by Dream-enacting behaviors include talking, yelling,
punching, kicking, sitting, jumping from bed, arm flailing, and grabbing. (
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20. Sleep paralysis is paralysis that occurs most often upon falling asleep or waking up; the person is
unable to move for a few minutes. (
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Good Luck
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