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One possible theory as to the reason humans need REM and slow wave sleep focuses on the possibility that they contribute to


A) keeping the individual safe from predators.
B) the firming up of the learning that took place during that day.
C) impairing the individuals creative response.
D) helping the individual keep their body temperature low.

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Which of the following statements about circadian rhythms in humans is MOST accurate?


A) Humans generally show no indication of having circadian rhythms.
B) Circadian rhythms are apparently a uniquely human development.
C) Circadian rhythms in humans tend to function on a 30-day cycle.
D) Circadian rhythms in humans actually appear to be regulated by several internal clocks.

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D

The observations described in the text that both the discovery of insulin and refinements in the design of the sewing machine were inspired, in part, by dreams, provides support for the ____ theory of dreaming.


A) activation-synthesis
B) conservation of energy
C) wish fulfillment
D) problem-solving

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D

The paradox concerning REM sleep is while


A) it is a deep sleep, the person is easy to awaken.
B) it is a deep sleep, the brain wave pattern resembles the pattern of an alert and awake individual.
C) the person is dreaming, the brain wave pattern resembles that of an awake and relaxed individual.
D) the person is dreaming, his muscles are practically paralyzed.

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The midday napping practices of "siesta cultures" are adaptive because the siesta allows individuals


A) a necessary break from their extremely physical labor.
B) to sleep at the same time as their young infants.
C) time to digest their large midday meal.
D) to avoid working during the hottest part of the day.

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The EEG pattern associated with normal, waking, alert states is


A) gamma.
B) beta.
C) alpha.
D) delta.

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Scott's brain is producing alpha and theta waves, and he shows a decrease in his heart rate, oxygen consumption, and carbon dioxide elimination. Scott is probably


A) hypnotized.
B) in a drug-induced trance.
C) meditating.
D) in REM sleep.

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Which of the following functions would MOST likely be impaired by damaging the reticular activating system?


A) menstruation
B) sleep-wake cycle
C) visual sensory processing
D) coordination of motor movement

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A systematic procedure that typically produces a heightened sate of suggestibility is known as what?


A) mesmerization
B) hypnosis
C) hallucinations
D) hypersomnia

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The 24 hour biological cycles found in humans and many other species are known as ____ rhythms.


A) circadian
B) slow-wave
C) rem
D) subcortical

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If you fly westward from Los Angeles to Tokyo you will cross six time zones. The rule of thumb for jet lag readjustment suggests it will take ____ for each time zone crossed, or ____ in total to adjust to the change.


A) two-thirds of a day; four days
B) one day; six days
C) two days; twelve days
D) four hours; approximately one day

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Research has shown that meditation can produce a physiological state similar to


A) the REM stage of sleep.
B) that produced by hypnosis.
C) relaxation.
D) a drug-induced trance.

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Valerie has episodes in which she experiences a sudden and irresistible urge to sleep during normal waking periods. Valerie most likely suffers from


A) narcolepsy.
B) hypersomnia.
C) cretinism.
D) a lack of REM rebound.

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Which of the following statements about dreams is NOT accurate?


A) Dreams only occur during REM sleep.
B) Dreams have sometimes changed the world.
C) Dreams are not as bizarre as widely assumed.
D) Dreamers sometimes realize that they are dreaming.

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The awareness of internal and external stimuli defines


A) wakefulness.
B) the unconscious.
C) consciousness.
D) alertness.

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After being deprived of REM sleep for several days, when first allowed uninterrupted sleep people tend to spend additional time in REM sleep. This increase in REM sleep is called the


A) catch-up effect.
B) rebound effect.
C) dream-rebound effect.
D) dream effect.

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Which hormone plays a key role in adjusting the day-night cycle?


A) melatonin
B) adrenalin
C) androgen
D) thyroxine

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The awareness of self, your thoughts, internal sensations and external stimuli is defined as


A) consciousness.
B) hypnosis.
C) sensation.
D) perception.

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Studies indicate that partial sleep deprivation can impair which of the following?


A) attention
B) reaction time
C) decision making
D) attention, reaction time, and decision making

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The electroencephalograph is used in sleep research to measure brain-wave activity in the


A) corpus callosum.
B) cerebral cortex.
C) hypothalamus.
D) medulla.

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B

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