[PSYC 300] Chapter 4 Quiz

In the chapter section "Insufficient Sleep", how much sleep is recommended for babies 0-3 months of age?

12-18 hours.

How much time does a person spend sleeping, if they are among those in the U.S. who achieve the average life expectancy between 73 and 79 years?

25 years.

Sleep apnea ___.

All of the above. (1) Is often diagnosed indirectly, when a person's sleeping partner indicates that they snore loudly and/or stop breathing for extended periods of time while sleeping (2) Is definied by episodes during which a sleeper's breathing stops. (3) Is much more common in overweight people and is often associated with loud snoring. (4) May exacerbate (worsen) cardiovascular disease.

Which of the following are actual negative consequences of sleep deprivation, according to Figure 4 (Figure 4.5)?

All of the above. (1) Symptoms similar to ADHD (2) Impaired moral judgement (3) Tremors (4) Impaired immune system

Which of the following was NOT listed among the many factors that contribute to insomnia?

Birth order.

According to our textbook, the meaning of dreams varies ___.

Both of the above. (1) Across different cultures (2) Across different periods of time.

Xi needs to stay awake another hour to study for his English final, so he drinks several cups of cola. When he's done studying, he finds that he can't sleep even though he wants to, he feels agitated, his muscles twitch, his heartbeat is irregular, and he feels nauseated. What is causing Xi to feel this way?

Caffeine.

During sleep, the pituitary glands secretes ___, which plays a role in physical growth and maturation as well as other metabolic processes.

Growth hormone.

Mescaline is considered a ___ drug because it results in profound alterations in sensory and perceptual experiences.

Hallucinogenic.

Awareness of internal stimuli DOES NOT include ___.

Hearing the voice of a friend.

When Brady is hot he sweats. When Brady is cold, he gets goose bumps on his skin so he will warm up more quickly. This is an example of how the body tries to achieve ___.

Homeostasis.

According to our textbook, ___ is the most common of the sleep disorders.

Insomnia.

Which of the following is not a benefit associated with adequate amounts of sleep?

Less exposure to carcinogens.

A state of ___, as shown by EEG recordings of new practitioners, is not an altered state of consciousness; however, patterns of brain waves exhibited by expert practitioners may represent a unique state of consciousness.

Meditation.

NREM sleep is a period of sleep ___.

Outside periods of REM sleep.

Which of these statements about Rosalind Cartwright is false?

She is a Jungian dream analyst.

Which state is marked by relatively low levels of physical activity and reduced sensory awareness that is distinct from periods of rest while awake?

Sleep.

Sleepwalking is also referred to as ___.

Somnabulism.

People often report that they have not been asleep if they are awoken during Stage ___ sleep.

Stage 1

In the Chapter section "$.3 Stages of Sleep". which of the following was NOT listed as a Learning Objective?

Understand what is meant by consciousness.