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The document extends into consciousness and sleep, including sleep stages, circadian rhythms, dreaming, sleep disorders, breathing-related disorders, and hypnosis and meditation.","MCAT2015  \nBEHAVIORAL SCIENCES REVIEW  \nThis document is created by MCATBROS  \n@MCATBROS (Instagram/Twitter)  \n[facebook.com/groups/mcatbros](facebook.com/groups/mcatbros)  \nTable of Contents  \nNOTE: “x” before the topic means it refers to notes elsewhere  \nVisual Cues ........................................................................................................................................................... 8  \nSensory Adaptation .......................................................................................................................................... 10  \nWeber’s Law ...................................................................................................................................................... 10  \nAbsolute Threshold of Sensation 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