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The term which describes a phenomenon in which progressively a larger dose of a drug or more intense involvement in a behaviour is needed to produce the desired effects tolerance.


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REM Sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, during which dreaming and increased brain activity occur, vital for cognitive functions like memory.

Non-REM Sleep

A period of sleep that excludes rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, characterized by slower brain waves, and divided into three stages of deepening sleep.

Narcolepsy

An ongoing sleep disturbance featuring overbearing drowsiness during daylight hours and unexpected sleep onset.

Extreme Daytime Sleepiness

A condition characterized by an inability to stay awake and alert during the day, often leading to unintended lapses into sleep.

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