Ch. 3 Quiz
Using electronic devices before bed may disrupt sleep patterns for all of the following reasons EXCEPT the
beeping sounds they sometimes make
When Marlon gets adequate sleep the night before his intramural basketball games, he has more energy and can run faster and perform better. This can be attributed to
conservation of body energy during sleep
Which of the following hormones might contribute to the "Freshman 15"—the tendency to gain about 15 pounds during the first year of college?
cortisol
Jet lag occurs because travelers take frequent naps while flying.
false
Self-efficacy is the same as self-esteem.
false
The results from an American College Health Association study indicate that most college students
feel tired or sleepy three or more days a week
During non-REM sleep
body temperature and energy use drop
Peter recently ended a relationship when he found out his partner was cheating on him. This probably caused
distress
Julia confronts her boyfriend with the evidence that he has been cheating on her, and after days of arguments, they break up. By the end of the week, all she can do is cry herself to sleep. Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome applies to this situation?
exhaustion
Which of the following factors influences a person's sleep needs?
gender
Jake is a good student and seems pretty resilient. He usually gets all of his work completed; if he misses an assignment, he acknowledges it is his own fault. His friends really respect him, but they wish he did not explode sometimes over little things. Which of the following is TRUE about Jake?
his personality varies depending on the situation
Some researchers believe that chronic sleep deficiencies can
increase the risk for type 2 diabetes
Luci has worked as a customer service representative for two years. She believes that this job has improved her ability to cope with a variety of stressful situations and is confident in her ability to do so. Luci is exhibiting which of the following personality traits?
self-efficacy
Sleep-deprived individuals may be at greater risk of overweight and obesity because
sleeping less is associated with eating more
Stress can have positive health effects.
true
Jeff knows the midterm chemistry exam is going to be tough. He is trying to prepare for it by taking a practice test every night before he goes out with his buddies. Jeff is
using the technique of stress inoculation
Eating healthy foods helps in managing stress,
although the precise reasons are not fully understood
Relationships can cause stress in all the following ways EXCEPT
aspiring to be the best one can be
Stress caused by not being able to accomplish all tasks and obligations in the time available is known as
overload
Two parts of your brain that are critical to regulating circadian rhythm are the hypothalamus and the
pineal body