Question 1

According to data from a number of studies more than ______ percent of the population is chronically sleep deprived.

Accepted Answer

A)  12 
B)  36 
C)  50 
D)  27 
A)  12 
B)  36 
C)  50 
D)  27

Question 2

All of the following are considered to be part of infradian rhythms, except

Accepted Answer

A)  heartbeats. 
B)  alertness. 
C)  hunger. 
D)  menstruation. 
A)  heartbeats. 
B)  alertness. 
C)  hunger. 
D)  menstruation.

Question 3

At about the age of four, Erik began awakening from naps and in the middle of the night, screaming and disoriented. His condition is

Accepted Answer

A)  a prelude to more serious sleep disturbances, like sleepwalking. 
B)  a permanent sleep disorder closely related to narcolepsy. 
C)  a result of childhood sleep apnea. 
D)  a sleep terror that he will eventually "grow out of." 
A)  a prelude to more serious sleep disturbances, like sleepwalking. 
B)  a permanent sleep disorder closely related to narcolepsy. 
C)  a result of childhood sleep apnea. 
D)  a sleep terror that he will eventually "grow out of."

Question 4

Your company is creating a new rotating night shift for its workers. How would you advise them to proceed in order to reduce the risks associated with circadian rhythm disruption?

Accepted Answer

A)  Make sure that night shifts always span the entire night. 
B)  Install a free coffee machine for the workers to use when the feel sleepy. 
C)  Rotate shifts every night by at least 6 hours, so that no worker is left on the night shift for very long. 
D)  Allow a break for workers to have a brief nap during their shifts. 
A)  Make sure that night shifts always span the entire night. 
B)  Install a free coffee machine for the workers to use when the feel sleepy. 
C)  Rotate shifts every night by at least 6 hours, so that no worker is left on the night shift for very long. 
D)  Allow a break for workers to have a brief nap during their shifts.

Question 5

Caffeine is the world's most widely used stimulant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following statements regarding psychological dependence on drugs is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is harder to overcome than physical addiction. 
B)  It is related to how pleasurable the drug's effects are. 
C)  It happens only with physically addicting drugs. 
D)  It is related to how much discomfort is experienced when the drug is discontinued. 
A)  It is harder to overcome than physical addiction. 
B)  It is related to how pleasurable the drug's effects are. 
C)  It happens only with physically addicting drugs. 
D)  It is related to how much discomfort is experienced when the drug is discontinued.

Question 7

What are some problems experienced by employees who work rotating shifts?

Accepted Answer

When people work at night, they experien

Question 8

Define circadian rhythms and provide three examples of the effects of these rhythms on your life as a student.

Accepted Answer

The definition should address how bodily

Question 9

How does our circadian rhythm influence us and our sleep?

Accepted Answer

Circadian rhythm is, within each 24-hour

Question 10

Alcohol and barbiturates can

Accepted Answer

A)  relax the user, cause sleep, or cause death, depending upon the dose. 
B)  cause hyperstimulation, anxiety, and heart attacks. 
C)  cause flashbacks, even years after the last use. 
D)  lead to chronic memory impairment, disrupt reproductive function, and reduced motivation. 
A)  relax the user, cause sleep, or cause death, depending upon the dose. 
B)  cause hyperstimulation, anxiety, and heart attacks. 
C)  cause flashbacks, even years after the last use. 
D)  lead to chronic memory impairment, disrupt reproductive function, and reduced motivation.

Question 11

Which of these is not a narcotic?

Accepted Answer

A)  codeine 
B)  Valium 
C)  morphine 
D)  heroin 
A)  codeine 
B)  Valium 
C)  morphine 
D)  heroin

Question 12

Which of the following is not associated with long-term use of marijuana?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased risk of heart attack and stroke 
B)  reproductive difficulties 
C)  loss of motivation 
D)  memory impairments 
A)  increased risk of heart attack and stroke 
B)  reproductive difficulties 
C)  loss of motivation 
D)  memory impairments

Question 13

Sleep terrors occur in Stage 4 sleep, while nightmares occur during REM sleep.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which age group is most likely to fall asleep easily, sleep soundly for more than eight hours, and feel awake and alert during the day?

Accepted Answer

A)  children from age six to puberty 
B)  adolescents 
C)  the elderly 
D)  infants 
A)  children from age six to puberty 
B)  adolescents 
C)  the elderly 
D)  infants

Question 15

How do nightmares differ from sleep terrors?

Accepted Answer

Nightmares are frightening dreams occurr

Question 16

Which of the following is not a stimulant?

Accepted Answer

A)  amphetamines 
B)  alcohol 
C)  caffeine 
D)  nicotine 
A)  amphetamines 
B)  alcohol 
C)  caffeine 
D)  nicotine

Question 17

Which of the following is not characteristic of a crash from an amphetamine high?

Accepted Answer

A)  depression 
B)  physical exhaustion 
C)  extended sleeping 
D)  loss of appetite 
A)  depression 
B)  physical exhaustion 
C)  extended sleeping 
D)  loss of appetite

Question 18

The addictive potential of a drug is greatest if it is

Accepted Answer

A)  smoked. 
B)  snorted. 
C)  injected. 
D)  taken orally. 
A)  smoked. 
B)  snorted. 
C)  injected. 
D)  taken orally.

Question 19

Compared to REM dreams, NREM dreams are

Accepted Answer

A)  more visual. 
B)  more vivid. 
C)  more thought-like. 
D)  more emotional. 
A)  more visual. 
B)  more vivid. 
C)  more thought-like. 
D)  more emotional.

Question 20

How are sleepwalking and sleep terrors similar, and how are they different?

Accepted Answer

Sleepwalking and sleep terrors both tend

According to data from a number of studies more than ______ percent of the population is chronically sleep deprived.

All of the following are considered to be part of infradian rhythms, except

At about the age of four, Erik began awakening from naps and in the middle of the night, screaming and disoriented. His condition is

Your company is creating a new rotating night shift for its workers. How would you advise them to proceed in order to reduce the risks associated with circadian rhythm disruption?

Caffeine is the world's most widely used stimulant.

Which of the following statements regarding psychological dependence on drugs is false?

What are some problems experienced by employees who work rotating shifts?

Define circadian rhythms and provide three examples of the effects of these rhythms on your life as a student.

How does our circadian rhythm influence us and our sleep?

Alcohol and barbiturates can

Which of these is not a narcotic?

Which of the following is not associated with long-term use of marijuana?

Sleep terrors occur in Stage 4 sleep, while nightmares occur during REM sleep.

Which age group is most likely to fall asleep easily, sleep soundly for more than eight hours, and feel awake and alert during the day?

How do nightmares differ from sleep terrors?

Which of the following is not a stimulant?

Which of the following is not characteristic of a crash from an amphetamine high?

The addictive potential of a drug is greatest if it is

Compared to REM dreams, NREM dreams are

How are sleepwalking and sleep terrors similar, and how are they different?

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According to data from a number of studies more than ______ percent of the population is chronically sleep deprived.

All of the following are considered to be part of infradian rhythms, except

At about the age of four, Erik began awakening from naps and in the middle of the night, screaming and disoriented. His condition is

Your company is creating a new rotating night shift for its workers. How would you advise them to proceed in order to reduce the risks associated with circadian rhythm disruption?

Caffeine is the world's most widely used stimulant.

Which of the following statements regarding psychological dependence on drugs is false?

What are some problems experienced by employees who work rotating shifts?

Define circadian rhythms and provide three examples of the effects of these rhythms on your life as a student.

How does our circadian rhythm influence us and our sleep?

Alcohol and barbiturates can

Which of these is not a narcotic?

Which of the following is not associated with long-term use of marijuana?

Sleep terrors occur in Stage 4 sleep, while nightmares occur during REM sleep.

Which age group is most likely to fall asleep easily, sleep soundly for more than eight hours, and feel awake and alert during the day?

How do nightmares differ from sleep terrors?

Which of the following is not a stimulant?

Which of the following is not characteristic of a crash from an amphetamine high?

The addictive potential of a drug is greatest if it is

Compared to REM dreams, NREM dreams are

How are sleepwalking and sleep terrors similar, and how are they different?

Introduction to Psychology

Biology and Behaviour

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Development

Motivation and Emotion

Social Psychology

Personality, Theory and Assessment

Health and Stress

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

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