Sleep and Waking

?
  • Created by: smiith210
  • Created on: 27-04-21 15:07
What is the Electroencephalogram (EEG)
The gross electrical potential of the scalp, a test of brain activity
1 of 7
What is stage one sleep characterised by?
Slight slowing of frequencies
2 of 7
What is stage two and three characterised by?
Spindle waves and K-complexes
3 of 7
What is stage four characterised by?
Slow delta rhythm
4 of 7
What is REM characterised by?
Similar to stage one but slower theta activity
5 of 7
What is the hypotheses for the purpose of sleep?
All + more
6 of 7
What is the master circadian pacemaker of the nervous system?
Suprachiasmatic nucleus
7 of 7

Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

What is stage one sleep characterised by?

Back

Slight slowing of frequencies

Card 3

Front

What is stage two and three characterised by?

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

What is stage four characterised by?

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

What is REM characterised by?

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
View more cards

Comments

No comments have yet been made

Similar Psychology resources:

See all Psychology resources »See all Brain and Behaviour resources »