Ch. 3 Quiz

Using electronic devices before bed may disrupt sleep patterns for all of the following reasons EXCEPT the

beeping sounds they sometimes make

When Marlon gets adequate sleep the night before his intramural basketball games, he has more energy and can run faster and perform better. This can be attributed to

conservation of body energy during sleep

Which of the following hormones might contribute to the "Freshman 15"—the tendency to gain about 15 pounds during the first year of college?

cortisol

Jet lag occurs because travelers take frequent naps while flying.

false

Self-efficacy is the same as self-esteem.

false

The results from an American College Health Association study indicate that most college students

feel tired or sleepy three or more days a week

During non-REM sleep

body temperature and energy use drop

Peter recently ended a relationship when he found out his partner was cheating on him. This probably caused

distress

Julia confronts her boyfriend with the evidence that he has been cheating on her, and after days of arguments, they break up. By the end of the week, all she can do is cry herself to sleep. Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome applies to this situation?

exhaustion

Which of the following factors influences a person's sleep needs?

gender

Jake is a good student and seems pretty resilient. He usually gets all of his work completed; if he misses an assignment, he acknowledges it is his own fault. His friends really respect him, but they wish he did not explode sometimes over little things. Which of the following is TRUE about Jake?

his personality varies depending on the situation

Some researchers believe that chronic sleep deficiencies can

increase the risk for type 2 diabetes

Luci has worked as a customer service representative for two years. She believes that this job has improved her ability to cope with a variety of stressful situations and is confident in her ability to do so. Luci is exhibiting which of the following personality traits?

self-efficacy

Sleep-deprived individuals may be at greater risk of overweight and obesity because

sleeping less is associated with eating more

Stress can have positive health effects.

true

Jeff knows the midterm chemistry exam is going to be tough. He is trying to prepare for it by taking a practice test every night before he goes out with his buddies. Jeff is

using the technique of stress inoculation

Eating healthy foods helps in managing stress,

although the precise reasons are not fully understood

Relationships can cause stress in all the following ways EXCEPT

aspiring to be the best one can be

Stress caused by not being able to accomplish all tasks and obligations in the time available is known as

overload

Two parts of your brain that are critical to regulating circadian rhythm are the hypothalamus and the

pineal body