AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Parallel processing takes care of the routine business, while sequential processing is best for solving new problems that require our attention.

Detailed explanation-2: -Parallel processing is the ability of the human brain to simultaneously process lots of sensory information at the same time. Benefits of this type of processing include: the ability to process large amounts of data, the ability to process quickly, and the ability to process a variety of data types simultaneously.

Detailed explanation-3: -Consciousness describes our awareness of internal and external stimuli. Awareness of internal stimuli includes feeling pain, hunger, thirst, sleepiness, and being aware of our thoughts and emotions.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sleep:a periodic, natural loss of consciousness. Throughout the night, the body experiences many sleep cycles, each one lasting around 90 minutes. Each cycle has 5 stages (1, 2, 3, 4, REM) Page 2 Beta waves:waves of someone who is wide awake.