Sleep Science Psychology Quiz
The sleep disorder that involves interrupted breathing and snoring is
Apnea
You are least likely to respond to sensory stimuli
Around the first hour of sleep
Sleep probably helps us
Boost immunity, consolidate memory, and repair and restore cells.
During a typical 8 hour sleep cycle, time spent in 4NREM _____ while time spent in REM _______
Decreases, increases
What brain waves appear in 3/4NREM?
Delta
Your longest dream of a good night's sleep will occur
During the last hour of sleep
What machine measures brain wave patterns?
EEG
Which machine identifies every stage of sleep?
EEG
Sleep deprivation has been correlated with
High blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, obesity, car accidents, nuclear meltdowns, plane/ferry crashes, memory issues, mental health issues, hyper emotions,
Sleep deprivation can contribute to
Increased accidents, increased illnesses, and lost productivity
The most common sleep disorder is
Insomnia
The hormone associated with induction of sleep is
Melatonin
The inactivity of large muscles while CNS and CV systems increase in REM is why REM is called
Paradoxical
Night terrors and sleepwalking are
Parasomnias
The REM rebound effect implies that
People need REM sleep
The REM rebound effect can be prevented by
Permitting the sleeper to sleep without interruption
After a sleep study, they warn you about having more dreams tonight. You probably experienced
REM sleep deprivation
REM sleep gets its name from
Rapid eye movements
What brain waves appear in 2NREM?
Sleep spindles and K complexes
What happens to your muscles in REM sleep?
They are paralyzed