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