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)?