Psychology Module 4

narcolepsy

Cataplexy is a symptom associated with ________

true

Consciousness describes our awareness of internal and external stimuli.

true

Examples of awareness of external simulation include seeing the light from the sun, feeling the warmth of a room, and hearing the voice of a friend.

4

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

parasomnia

_______________ is one of a group of sleep disorders in which unwanted, disruptive motor activity and/or experiences during sleep play a role

narcolepsy

Carol was driving to work when she suddenly felt paralyzed and couldn't resist falling asleep. Carol may have ___________

low frequency; high amplitude brain wave

A theta wave is a type of __________

sleep rebound

After 32 hours of exhausting work, Reggie makes it home and discovers he is unable to fall asleep no matter how hard he tries. Reggie may be experiencing _______________.

night terrors

After David falls asleep he feels a sense of panic, screams, and tries to escape his room. Which parasomnia does David have?

chronotypes

Bev likes to be up late at night and sleep in; Caleb likes to wake up with the sun and go to bed early. A psychologist would say they have different ______________.

2

In what stage of sleep do sleep spindles appear?

an individual's airway becomes blocked during sleep

Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when ___________________

at least three nights for one month

Patients must show symptoms for ___________ in order to be diagnosed with insomnia

1

People often report that they have not been asleep if they are awoken during stage _______ of sleep

biological

Regular feelings of hunger are an example of a __________ rhythm

somnambulism

Sleepwalking is also known as

both our respiration and heartbeat slow down

What occurs during stage 1 sleep>

episodes during which a sleeper's breathing stops

Sleep apnea is defined as __________

parasomnias

Sleepwalking, night terrors, and restless leg syndrome are all examples of _________.

REM

Matt is sleeping. His eyelids are quivering because his eyes are darting around. Matt is probably experiencing _________ sleep.

darkness; light

Melatonin release is stimulated by ________ and inhibited by ________.

jet lag

Mona takes an overnight flight and feels fatigued, sluggish, and irritable when she arrives, and she has trouble sleeping for the next week or so. Mona is probably suffering from __________

circadian

Most people are awake during the day and asleep at night because their __________ cycles are aligned with the outside world

outside periods of REM sleep

NREM sleep is a period of sleep _______________.

alpha

The ____________ wave is characteristic of stage 1 sleep

circadian

The sleep cycle is an example of a _______ rhythm

restless

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

suffers from chronic sleep deprivation

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

expose yourself to bright light while working

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

Kicking and punching while asleep

Which of the following is a symptom of REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD)?