General Phycology Chapter 4 Quiz

Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when ________.

An individual's airway becomes blocked during sleep.

What should be changed to make the following sentence true? "A theta wave is a very high amplitude pattern of brain activity that may in some cases occur in response to environmental stimuli."

The words "theta wave" should be changed to the phrase "K-complex."

Why can amphetamines be used to treat ADHD in children?

They increase neurotransmitter activity within certain areas of the brain associated with impulse control.

Shyla experiences a long delay between the time that she goes to bed and the time that she actually falls asleep. In addition, she wakes up several times during the night and has difficulty getting back to sleep. To diagnose Shyla with insomnia, it is necessary that she experiences these symptoms________. Correct!

at least three nights a week for one month

Regular feelings of hunger are an example of a(n) ________ rhythm.

biological

Ali is aware of his feelings, emotions, and thoughts. He is also aware of his surroundings, the warmth of the sun, and the sound of nearby traffic. Ali is in a state of ________.

consciousness

Melatonin release is stimulated by ________ and inhibited by ________.

darkness; light

Which psychological perspective might advance the argument that our sleep patterns evolved as an adaptive response to predatory risks, which are higher during periods of darkness?

evolutionary

How many of the five stages of sleep are considered NREM sleep?

four

Katia is experiencing a state of extreme self-focus and attention. Her brother is trying to get her attention, but she ignores him. Her phone is buzzing, but she doesn't notice. This state was induced through ________.

hypnosis

In a ________ dream, people become aware that they are dreaming and can control the dream's content.

lucid

Samek was driving to work when he suddenly felt paralyzed and couldn't resist falling asleep. Samek may have ________.

narcolepsy

Uncomfortable sensations in the leg during periods of inactivity are a symptom of ________ leg syndrome.

restless

Hamid is a 9-1-1 operator. When the blizzard began, he was told he would have to stay and work three extra shifts to cover for coworkers who were not able to drive to work through the storm. After 32 hours of exhausting work, he makes it home and discovers he is unable to fall asleep no matter how hard he tries. Hamid may be experiencing ________.

sleep rebound

Victoria has accumulated a large sleep debt. This means that she ________.

suffers from chronic sleep deprivation

Mohammed is sleeping. His eyelids are quivering because his eyes are darting around. Mohammed is probably experiencing ________ sleep.

REM

What should be changed to make the following sentence true? "States of consciousness do not vary over the course of the day."

Remove the phrase "do not".

Which theorist described dreams as having manifest and latent content?

Sigmund Freud

What can you do to realign your biological clock with the external world when you work a rotating shift?

Expose yourself to bright light while working.

Which theorist suggested that dreaming may represent a state of protoconsciousness?

John Hobson