Question 1

A periodic, natural, reversible loss of consciousness that involves distinct stages is known as

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A)   the circadian rhythm.
B)   narcolepsy.
C)   manifest dreaming.
D)   sleep.

Question 2

Sleep deprivation ________ the production of body fat by ________ levels of the stress hormone cortisol.

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A)   stimulates; increasing
B)   inhibits; increasing
C)   stimulates; decreasing
D)   inhibits; decreasing

Question 3

Compared with when they were only 20 years old, 60-year-olds

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A)   spend less time in deep sleep.
B)   spend less time in NREM-1 sleep.
C)   spend more time in paradoxical sleep.
D)   complete the sleep cycle more slowly.

Question 4

Those who complain of insomnia typically _______ how long it actually takes them to fall asleep and ________ how long they actually slept.

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A)   underestimate; overestimate
B)   overestimate; underestimate
C)   underestimate; underestimate
D)   overestimate; overestimate

Question 5

Staying up especially late on weekends is most likely to have an influence on

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A)   narcolepsy.
B)   sleep apnea.
C)   the circadian rhythm.
D)   dissociation.

Question 6

Hypnagogic sensations are most closely associated with ________ sleep.

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A)   NREM-1
B)   NREM-2
C)   NREM-3
D)   REM

Question 7

At 1:00 A.M., Luis gets out of bed and begins to sleepwalk. An EEG of his brain activity is most likely to indicate the presence of

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A)   alpha waves.
B)   sleep spindles.
C)   REM sleep.
D)   delta waves.

Question 8

Franco studied all evening for a chemistry test scheduled the following morning. That night he dreamed that he accurately copied a female classmate's correct answers to the test questions as they unexpectedly flashed before his eyes. Compare and contrast explanations of Franco's dream that might be provided by Freudian, memory consolidation, and neural activation theories. In what sense is the dream a reflection of Franco's level of cognitive development?

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Question 9

Bright light inhibits our feelings of sleepiness by influencing the production of

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A)   melatonin.
B)   dopamine.
C)   MDMA.
D)   THC.

Question 10

During which stage of sleep does the body experience increased heart rate, rapid breathing, and genital arousal?

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A)   NREM-2
B)   NREM-3
C)   NREM-1
D)   REM sleep

Question 11

The human sleep cycle repeats itself about every

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A)   30 minutes.
B)   90 minutes.
C)   2 1/2 hours.
D)   4 hours.

Question 12

Compared with adults, children are

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A)   more likely to experience night terrors and less likely to experience sleepwalking.
B)   less likely to experience night terrors and more likely to experience sleepwalking.
C)   less likely to experience night terrors and less likely to experience sleepwalking.
D)   more likely to experience night terrors and more likely to experience sleepwalking.

Question 13

An air pump that keeps the sleeper's airway open and breathing regular is often prescribed for serious cases of

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A)   narcolepsy.
B)   insomnia.
C)   sleep apnea.
D)   night terrors.

Question 14

Research on sleep patterns indicates that

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A)   older adults and newborns have very similar sleep patterns.
B)   different sleep patterns reflect differences in latent dream content.
C)   everyone needs a minimum of 8 hours of sleep per night to function well.
D)   sleep patterns may be genetically influenced.

Question 15

As Inge recalled her dream, she was dancing with a tall, dark, and handsome gentleman when suddenly the music shifted to loud rock and the man disappeared. According to Freud, Inge's account represents the ________ content of her dream.

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A)   paradoxical
B)   manifest
C)   latent
D)   hypnagogic

Question 16

Sleep deprivation increases levels of the hunger-arousing hormone _______ and decreases levels of the hunger-suppressing hormone ________.

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A)   melatonin; cortisol
B)   serotonin; dopamine
C)   ghrelin; leptin
D)   epinephrine; norepinephrine

Question 17

The distinction between manifest content and latent content is central to ________ theory of dreams.

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A)   the neural activation
B)   the information processing
C)   Freud's wish-fulfillment
D)   Hilgard's dissociation

Question 18

Which sleep disorder is most likely to be accompanied by sleepwalking and sleeptalking?

Accepted Answer

A)   narcolepsy
B)   night terrors
C)   sleep apnea
D)   insomnia

Question 19

People who regularly sleep less than normal experience a(n)  ________ risk of depression and a(n)  ________ risk of obesity.

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A)   decreased; decreased
B)   increased; increased
C)   decreased; increased
D)   increased; decreased

Question 20

According to one physiological theory, dreaming represents

Accepted Answer

A)   the brain's efforts to integrate unrelated bursts of activity in visual brain areas with the emotional tone provided by limbic system activity.
B)   a mechanism for coping with the stresses of daily life.
C)   a symbolic depiction of a person's unfulfilled wishes.
D)   an information-processing mechanism for converting the day's experiences into long-term memory.

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