Question 1

Explain how narcolepsy and REM sleep behavior disorder seem to be opposite in symptoms.

Accepted Answer

Narcolepsy and REM sleep behavior disord

Question 2

REM sleep behavior disorder is most often associated with:

Accepted Answer

A) Parkinson's disease 
B) Alzheimer's disease 
C) Tourette's syndrome 
D) schizophrenia 
A) Parkinson's disease 
B) Alzheimer's disease 
C) Tourette's syndrome 
D) schizophrenia

Question 3

Dreaming only occurs in REM sleep.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Since feeding cycles are not affected by damage to the SCN,this suggests that there are at least two clocks in the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is an illustration of the finding that we are not always aware of much of our behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) Use of proprioceptive information to stand and walk 
B) The phenomenon of blindsight 
C) The ability of brain-damaged patients to improve on a task they claim to never have seen before 
D) All of the above 
A) Use of proprioceptive information to stand and walk 
B) The phenomenon of blindsight 
C) The ability of brain-damaged patients to improve on a task they claim to never have seen before 
D) All of the above

Question 6

Melatonin is:

Accepted Answer

A) A hormone that induces sleep 
B) A hormone that inhibits sleep 
C) A neurotransmitter related to serotonin 
D) The precursor of serotonin 
A) A hormone that induces sleep 
B) A hormone that inhibits sleep 
C) A neurotransmitter related to serotonin 
D) The precursor of serotonin

Question 7

External lighting conditions alter circadian rhythms via:

Accepted Answer

A) The retinohypothalamic pathway 
B) Changes in metabolism 
C) Sleep structures in the basal forebrain 
D) None of the above 
A) The retinohypothalamic pathway 
B) Changes in metabolism 
C) Sleep structures in the basal forebrain 
D) None of the above

Question 8

The sleep/wake cycle and body temperature cycles are usually synchronized in humans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Dreams occur only during:

Accepted Answer

A) REM sleep 
B) Non-REM sleep 
C) Alpha EEG 
D) None of the above 
A) REM sleep 
B) Non-REM sleep 
C) Alpha EEG 
D) None of the above

Question 10

The dorsal attention pathway:

Accepted Answer

A) Allocates attention under goal directed control 
B) Responds to stimulus demands 
C) Overrules the anterior cingulate cortex in ambiguous situations 
D) Is more important than the ventral network 
A) Allocates attention under goal directed control 
B) Responds to stimulus demands 
C) Overrules the anterior cingulate cortex in ambiguous situations 
D) Is more important than the ventral network

Question 11

In phase delay an individual goes to sleep ___,while in phase advance the individual goes to sleep ___.

Accepted Answer

A) later,earlier 
B) earlier,later 
C) in high contrast light,in low contrast light 
D) in low contrast light,in high contrast light 
A) later,earlier 
B) earlier,later 
C) in high contrast light,in low contrast light 
D) in low contrast light,in high contrast light

Question 12

The default mode network is similar to that in normal individuals in which of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

A) Vegetative state 
B) Locked-in syndrome 
C) Coma 
D) Minimally conscious state 
A) Vegetative state 
B) Locked-in syndrome 
C) Coma 
D) Minimally conscious state

Question 13

What are the functions of slow wave sleep and what evidence supports these interpretations?

Accepted Answer

Slow wave sleep, also known as deep slee

Question 14

Support for the restoration idea of sleep includes:

Accepted Answer

A) A high correlation between metabolism rates and total time spent in sleep 
B) A high correlation between food intake and amount of sleep 
C) The high probability of deeper sleep following nights of light sleep 
D) None of the above 
A) A high correlation between metabolism rates and total time spent in sleep 
B) A high correlation between food intake and amount of sleep 
C) The high probability of deeper sleep following nights of light sleep 
D) None of the above

Question 15

Describe the general organization of the arousal pathways in the brain.What is the role of orexin in sleep and waking?

Accepted Answer

The arousal pathways in the brain are or

Question 16

Jet lag is most severe:

Accepted Answer

A) For females 
B) When traveling from east to west 
C) When traveling from west to east 
D) When traveling at night 
A) For females 
B) When traveling from east to west 
C) When traveling from west to east 
D) When traveling at night

Question 17

Beta waves are associated with:

Accepted Answer

A) Arousal and alertness 
B) Wakeful relaxation 
C) Slow wave sleep 
D) Daydreaming 
A) Arousal and alertness 
B) Wakeful relaxation 
C) Slow wave sleep 
D) Daydreaming

Question 18

The preoptic area of the hypothalamus is involved in:

Accepted Answer

A) REM sleep 
B) Waking from sleep 
C) Regulation of body temperature 
D) All of the above 
A) REM sleep 
B) Waking from sleep 
C) Regulation of body temperature 
D) All of the above

Question 19

Dr.Borgen skips lunch to avoid that afternoon dip in alertness.This strategy will:

Accepted Answer

A) Be quite effective 
B) Be somewhat effective 
C) Not be effective unless there is exposure to light during that time 
D) Not eliminate the slump 
A) Be quite effective 
B) Be somewhat effective 
C) Not be effective unless there is exposure to light during that time 
D) Not eliminate the slump

Question 20

The neurons of the lateral hypothalamus that release ___ help to stabilize the sleep and waking system,to prevent inappropriate switching into sleep.

Accepted Answer

A) serotonin 
B) orexin 
C) glutamate 
D) histamine 
A) serotonin 
B) orexin 
C) glutamate 
D) histamine

Explain how narcolepsy and REM sleep behavior disorder seem to be opposite in symptoms.

REM sleep behavior disorder is most often associated with:

Dreaming only occurs in REM sleep.

Since feeding cycles are not affected by damage to the SCN,this suggests that there are at least two clocks in the brain.

Which of the following is an illustration of the finding that we are not always aware of much of our behavior?

Melatonin is:

External lighting conditions alter circadian rhythms via:

The sleep/wake cycle and body temperature cycles are usually synchronized in humans.

Dreams occur only during:

The dorsal attention pathway:

In phase delay an individual goes to sleep _,while in phase advance the individual goes to sleep _.

The default mode network is similar to that in normal individuals in which of the following conditions?

What are the functions of slow wave sleep and what evidence supports these interpretations?

Support for the restoration idea of sleep includes:

Describe the general organization of the arousal pathways in the brain.What is the role of orexin in sleep and waking?

Jet lag is most severe:

Beta waves are associated with:

The preoptic area of the hypothalamus is involved in:

Dr.Borgen skips lunch to avoid that afternoon dip in alertness.This strategy will:

The neurons of the lateral hypothalamus that release ___ help to stabilize the sleep and waking system,to prevent inappropriate switching into sleep.

What is Biopsychology?

Communication Within the Nervous System

The Organization and Functions of the Nervous System

The Methods and Ethics of Research

Drugs, Addiction, and Reward

Motivation and the Regulation of Internal States

The Biology of Sex and Gender

Emotion and Health

Hearing and Language

Vision and Visual Perception

The Body Senses and Movement

Learning and Memory

Intelligence and Cognitive Functioning

Psychological Disorders

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Exam 15: Sleep and Consciousness

Explain how narcolepsy and REM sleep behavior disorder seem to be opposite in symptoms.

REM sleep behavior disorder is most often associated with:

Dreaming only occurs in REM sleep.

Since feeding cycles are not affected by damage to the SCN,this suggests that there are at least two clocks in the brain.

Which of the following is an illustration of the finding that we are not always aware of much of our behavior?

Melatonin is:

External lighting conditions alter circadian rhythms via:

The sleep/wake cycle and body temperature cycles are usually synchronized in humans.

Dreams occur only during:

The dorsal attention pathway:

In phase delay an individual goes to sleep ___,while in phase advance the individual goes to sleep ___.

The default mode network is similar to that in normal individuals in which of the following conditions?

What are the functions of slow wave sleep and what evidence supports these interpretations?

Support for the restoration idea of sleep includes:

Describe the general organization of the arousal pathways in the brain.What is the role of orexin in sleep and waking?

Jet lag is most severe:

Beta waves are associated with:

The preoptic area of the hypothalamus is involved in:

Dr.Borgen skips lunch to avoid that afternoon dip in alertness.This strategy will:

The neurons of the lateral hypothalamus that release ___ help to stabilize the sleep and waking system,to prevent inappropriate switching into sleep.

What is Biopsychology?

Communication Within the Nervous System

The Organization and Functions of the Nervous System

The Methods and Ethics of Research

Drugs, Addiction, and Reward

Motivation and the Regulation of Internal States

The Biology of Sex and Gender

Emotion and Health

Hearing and Language

Vision and Visual Perception

The Body Senses and Movement

Learning and Memory

Intelligence and Cognitive Functioning

Psychological Disorders

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In phase delay an individual goes to sleep _,while in phase advance the individual goes to sleep _.