Question 1

Discuss the relationship between sleep and memory.​

Accepted Answer

Young adults deprived of a night's sleep

Question 2

REM sleep is associated with ____.​

Accepted Answer

A) tension and activity of the postural muscles 
B) ​PGO waves in the brain 
C) ​a highly synchronized EEG pattern 
D) decreased heart rate 
A) tension and activity of the postural muscles 
B) ​PGO waves in the brain 
C) ​a highly synchronized EEG pattern 
D) decreased heart rate

Question 3

The activation-synthesis theory of dreams argues that dreams are the result of random brain activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Another aspect of sleep's contribution to memory relates to: ​

Accepted Answer

A) delta waves 
B) ​sleep spindles 
C) ​alpha waves 
D) PKO spikes 
A) delta waves 
B) ​sleep spindles 
C) ​alpha waves 
D) PKO spikes

Question 5

When studying disruptions to the biological clock in animals,what did Curt Richter find?​

Accepted Answer

A) Blinding animals strongly disrupted their clock. 
B) ​Rendering animals deaf strongly disrupted their clock. 
C) ​Long periods of forced activity strongly disrupted the clock. 
D) The biological clock is insensitive to most forms of interference. 
A) Blinding animals strongly disrupted their clock. 
B) ​Rendering animals deaf strongly disrupted their clock. 
C) ​Long periods of forced activity strongly disrupted the clock. 
D) The biological clock is insensitive to most forms of interference.

Question 6

When do the secretions of melatonin begin?​

Accepted Answer

A) just before a person awakens 
B) ​when body temperature is at its lowest 
C) ​when body temperature is at its highest 
D) a couple of hours before a person naturally falls asleep 
A) just before a person awakens 
B) ​when body temperature is at its lowest 
C) ​when body temperature is at its highest 
D) a couple of hours before a person naturally falls asleep

Question 7

Researchers have demonstrated that the expression of the SCN genes can be changed through ____.​

Accepted Answer

A) exposure of the eyes to light 
B) ​barometric pressure 
C) ​the diet 
D) morning exercise 
A) exposure of the eyes to light 
B) ​barometric pressure 
C) ​the diet 
D) morning exercise

Question 8

What is narcolepsy?​

Accepted Answer

A) sleepwalking 
B) ​the inability to breathe while sleeping 
C) ​involuntary movements of the limbs while sleeping 
D) sudden periods of sleepiness during the day 
A) sleepwalking 
B) ​the inability to breathe while sleeping 
C) ​involuntary movements of the limbs while sleeping 
D) sudden periods of sleepiness during the day

Question 9

During REM sleep,the EEG shows ____.​

Accepted Answer

A) regular, high-voltage slow waves 
B) ​irregular, high-voltage slow waves 
C) ​regular, low-voltage slow waves 
D) irregular, low-voltage fast waves 
A) regular, high-voltage slow waves 
B) ​irregular, high-voltage slow waves 
C) ​regular, low-voltage slow waves 
D) irregular, low-voltage fast waves

Question 10

After removing all sensory input to the brain,an animal would continue to have periods of sleep and wakefulness.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The circadian rhythm is reset by input from special ganglion cells in the retina.These ganglion cells are unusual in that they ____.​

Accepted Answer

A) receive input from only cones, not rods 
B) ​are located only in a doughnut-shaped band surrounding the fovea 
C) ​respond directly to light, but respond very slowly 
D) become active only at night or in very dim light 
A) receive input from only cones, not rods 
B) ​are located only in a doughnut-shaped band surrounding the fovea 
C) ​respond directly to light, but respond very slowly 
D) become active only at night or in very dim light

Question 12

The risk of sleep apnea is increased among which group of people?​

Accepted Answer

A) college students who are in finals week 
B) ​those who are addicted to tranquilizers 
C) ​men who are overweight 
D) people who work on swing shifts 
A) college students who are in finals week 
B) ​those who are addicted to tranquilizers 
C) ​men who are overweight 
D) people who work on swing shifts

Question 13

In comparison to NREM dreams,REM dreams ____.​

Accepted Answer

A) are less likely to include striking visual imagery 
B) ​are more likely to include complicated plots 
C) ​do not contain violence 
D) are almost always less than five minutes 
A) are less likely to include striking visual imagery 
B) ​are more likely to include complicated plots 
C) ​do not contain violence 
D) are almost always less than five minutes

Question 14

What do the EEG waves look like when brain activity is "desynchronized"?​

Accepted Answer

A) long, slow waves of large amplitude 
B) ​short, rapid waves of large amplitude 
C) ​regular alternation between waves of large amplitude and waves of small amplitude 
D) irregular waves with low amplitude 
A) long, slow waves of large amplitude 
B) ​short, rapid waves of large amplitude 
C) ​regular alternation between waves of large amplitude and waves of small amplitude 
D) irregular waves with low amplitude

Question 15

The biological clock depends on part of the hypothalamus,called the suprachiasmatic nucleus.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Young children are more likely to be "morning people" than older adults.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Research suggests that REM is ____.​

Accepted Answer

A) important for all types of memory 
B) ​most important for strengthening memories of motor skills 
C) ​most important for strengthening memories of lists of words 
D) not important for strengthening memories of any kind 
A) important for all types of memory 
B) ​most important for strengthening memories of motor skills 
C) ​most important for strengthening memories of lists of words 
D) not important for strengthening memories of any kind

Question 18

What is a typical characteristic of insomnia?​

Accepted Answer

A) consistently feeling sleepy during the day 
B) ​consistently getting less than 6 hours of sleep per night 
C) ​spending at least 50% less REM sleep than normal 
D) spending more time in NREM sleep than in REM sleep 
A) consistently feeling sleepy during the day 
B) ​consistently getting less than 6 hours of sleep per night 
C) ​spending at least 50% less REM sleep than normal 
D) spending more time in NREM sleep than in REM sleep

Question 19

Animals produce endogenous circadian rhythms that last ____.​

Accepted Answer

A) about an hour 
B) ​about a day 
C) ​about a week 
D) more than a day 
A) about an hour 
B) ​about a day 
C) ​about a week 
D) more than a day

Question 20

After entering stage 4 for the first time each evening,the sleeper typically ____.​

Accepted Answer

A) returns immediately to stage 1 
B) ​enters REM 
C) ​cycles back through stages 3 and 2 
D) wakes up 
A) returns immediately to stage 1 
B) ​enters REM 
C) ​cycles back through stages 3 and 2 
D) wakes up

Discuss the relationship between sleep and memory.

REM sleep is associated with ____.

The activation-synthesis theory of dreams argues that dreams are the result of random brain activity.

Another aspect of sleep's contribution to memory relates to:

When studying disruptions to the biological clock in animals,what did Curt Richter find?

When do the secretions of melatonin begin?

Researchers have demonstrated that the expression of the SCN genes can be changed through ____.

What is narcolepsy?

During REM sleep,the EEG shows ____.

After removing all sensory input to the brain,an animal would continue to have periods of sleep and wakefulness.

The circadian rhythm is reset by input from special ganglion cells in the retina.These ganglion cells are unusual in that they ____.

The risk of sleep apnea is increased among which group of people?

In comparison to NREM dreams,REM dreams ____.

What do the EEG waves look like when brain activity is "desynchronized"?

The biological clock depends on part of the hypothalamus,called the suprachiasmatic nucleus.

Young children are more likely to be "morning people" than older adults.

Research suggests that REM is ____.

What is a typical characteristic of insomnia?

Animals produce endogenous circadian rhythms that last ____.

After entering stage 4 for the first time each evening,the sleeper typically ____.

Nerve Cells and Nerve Impulses

Synapses

Anatomy and Research Methods

Genetics, evolution, development, and Plasticity

Vision

Other Sensory Systems

Movement

Internal Regulation

Reproductive Behaviors

Emotional Behaviors

The Biology of Learning and Memory

Cognitive Functions

Psychological Disorders

Appendix A: Brief, basic Chemistry

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Exam 8: Wakefulness and Sleep

Discuss the relationship between sleep and memory.​

REM sleep is associated with ____.​

The activation-synthesis theory of dreams argues that dreams are the result of random brain activity.

Another aspect of sleep's contribution to memory relates to: ​

When studying disruptions to the biological clock in animals,what did Curt Richter find?​

When do the secretions of melatonin begin?​

Researchers have demonstrated that the expression of the SCN genes can be changed through ____.​

What is narcolepsy?​

During REM sleep,the EEG shows ____.​

After removing all sensory input to the brain,an animal would continue to have periods of sleep and wakefulness.​

The circadian rhythm is reset by input from special ganglion cells in the retina.These ganglion cells are unusual in that they ____.​

The risk of sleep apnea is increased among which group of people?​

In comparison to NREM dreams,REM dreams ____.​

What do the EEG waves look like when brain activity is "desynchronized"?​

The biological clock depends on part of the hypothalamus,called the suprachiasmatic nucleus.​

Young children are more likely to be "morning people" than older adults.​

Research suggests that REM is ____.​

What is a typical characteristic of insomnia?​

Animals produce endogenous circadian rhythms that last ____.​

After entering stage 4 for the first time each evening,the sleeper typically ____.​

Nerve Cells and Nerve Impulses

Synapses

Anatomy and Research Methods

Genetics, evolution, development, and Plasticity

Vision

Other Sensory Systems

Movement

Internal Regulation

Reproductive Behaviors

Emotional Behaviors

The Biology of Learning and Memory

Cognitive Functions

Psychological Disorders

Appendix A: Brief, basic Chemistry

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Discuss the relationship between sleep and memory.

REM sleep is associated with ____.

Another aspect of sleep's contribution to memory relates to:

When studying disruptions to the biological clock in animals,what did Curt Richter find?

When do the secretions of melatonin begin?

Researchers have demonstrated that the expression of the SCN genes can be changed through ____.

What is narcolepsy?

During REM sleep,the EEG shows ____.

After removing all sensory input to the brain,an animal would continue to have periods of sleep and wakefulness.

The circadian rhythm is reset by input from special ganglion cells in the retina.These ganglion cells are unusual in that they ____.

The risk of sleep apnea is increased among which group of people?

In comparison to NREM dreams,REM dreams ____.

What do the EEG waves look like when brain activity is "desynchronized"?

The biological clock depends on part of the hypothalamus,called the suprachiasmatic nucleus.

Young children are more likely to be "morning people" than older adults.

Research suggests that REM is ____.

What is a typical characteristic of insomnia?

Animals produce endogenous circadian rhythms that last ____.

After entering stage 4 for the first time each evening,the sleeper typically ____.