Question 1

Which of the following involves someone who is actually sleeping attempting to have sex with another person?

Accepted Answer

A)  sexsomnia 
B)  somnambulism 
C)  hypnopompic sexuality 
D)  cataplexic sex 
A)  sexsomnia 
B)  somnambulism 
C)  hypnopompic sexuality 
D)  cataplexic sex

Question 2

The newer sleep medications,such as Ambien and Lunesta,should be considered

Accepted Answer

A)  ineffective in the treatment of insomnia. 
B)  very effective in the treatment of insomnia with only minor side effects. 
C)  a temporary remedy for insomnia. 
D)  very effective but with potential life-threatening side effects, such as reduced red blood cell production. 
A)  ineffective in the treatment of insomnia. 
B)  very effective in the treatment of insomnia with only minor side effects. 
C)  a temporary remedy for insomnia. 
D)  very effective but with potential life-threatening side effects, such as reduced red blood cell production.

Question 3

To be conscious means

Accepted Answer

A)  that one is awake. 
B)  that one is aware. 
C)  that one is completely alert. 
D)  none of these. 
A)  that one is awake. 
B)  that one is aware. 
C)  that one is completely alert. 
D)  none of these.

Question 4

According to your text,if you want to eliminate a nightmare,you should

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease your sleeping time. 
B)  increase your sleeping time. 
C)  mentally rehearse the dream you want. 
D)  change your eating habits. 
A)  decrease your sleeping time. 
B)  increase your sleeping time. 
C)  mentally rehearse the dream you want. 
D)  change your eating habits.

Question 5

A person on a cycle of three hours of sleep to six hours awake

Accepted Answer

A)  is exhibiting the natural sleep pattern. 
B)  has adapted to a longer-than-normal sleep pattern. 
C)  will have difficulty getting to sleep when the cycle calls for it. 
D)  would be characterized by all of these. 
A)  is exhibiting the natural sleep pattern. 
B)  has adapted to a longer-than-normal sleep pattern. 
C)  will have difficulty getting to sleep when the cycle calls for it. 
D)  would be characterized by all of these.

Question 6

A technique for dealing with insomnia that involves a deliberate attempt to stay awake,which actually leads to producing sleep,is called

Accepted Answer

A)  the paradoxical intention. 
B)  stimulus control. 
C)  progressive relaxation. 
D)  cataplexy control. 
A)  the paradoxical intention. 
B)  stimulus control. 
C)  progressive relaxation. 
D)  cataplexy control.

Question 7

Most people will say they were asleep within four minutes after which of the following appear?

Accepted Answer

A)  alpha waves 
B)  beta waves 
C)  a hypnic jerk 
D)  sleep spindles 
A)  alpha waves 
B)  beta waves 
C)  a hypnic jerk 
D)  sleep spindles

Question 8

An hour after you go to sleep,a loud noise awakens you.You emerge from sleep confused and do not remember the noise.You were in which stage of sleep?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stage 1 
B)  Stage 2 
C)  Stage 3 
D)  Stage 4 
A)  Stage 1 
B)  Stage 2 
C)  Stage 3 
D)  Stage 4

Question 9

The official name for sleep sex is

Accepted Answer

A)  sexsomnia. 
B)  cataplexic sex. 
C)  somnambulism. 
D)  hypnopompic sensuality. 
A)  sexsomnia. 
B)  cataplexic sex. 
C)  somnambulism. 
D)  hypnopompic sensuality.

Question 10

Regarding night terrors,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Night terrors occur during NREM sleep, usually Stage 4. 
B)  People who have night terrors vividly remember the frightening images. 
C)  During a night terror, the person may sit up, scream, or run around the room. 
D)  Night terrors are most common in childhood, but plague about two out of every 100 adults. 
A)  Night terrors occur during NREM sleep, usually Stage 4. 
B)  People who have night terrors vividly remember the frightening images. 
C)  During a night terror, the person may sit up, scream, or run around the room. 
D)  Night terrors are most common in childhood, but plague about two out of every 100 adults.

Question 11

Somnambulists are individuals who

Accepted Answer

A)  are potential victims of sleep apnea. 
B)  experience insomnia. 
C)  have taken too many sleeping pills. 
D)  walk in their sleep. 
A)  are potential victims of sleep apnea. 
B)  experience insomnia. 
C)  have taken too many sleeping pills. 
D)  walk in their sleep.

Question 12

While you are watching TV,your mind begins to drift and you become increasingly drowsy.You know the television is on,but you cannot distinguish which program is on.Then,your friend says,"You're asleep." You quickly state,"No,I'm not," but you really were.The sleep stage described would be

Accepted Answer

A)  REM sleep. 
B)  Stage 1 of NREM sleep. 
C)  Stage 2 of NREM sleep. 
D)  Stage 3 of NREM sleep. 
A)  REM sleep. 
B)  Stage 1 of NREM sleep. 
C)  Stage 2 of NREM sleep. 
D)  Stage 3 of NREM sleep.

Question 13

Research suggests that the two most basic states of sleep are

Accepted Answer

A)  alpha sleep and beta sleep. 
B)  light sleep and deep sleep. 
C)  REM sleep and non-REM sleep. 
D)  REM sleep and paradoxical sleep. 
A)  alpha sleep and beta sleep. 
B)  light sleep and deep sleep. 
C)  REM sleep and non-REM sleep. 
D)  REM sleep and paradoxical sleep.

Question 14

Establishing a regular sleep schedule,eliminating caffeine,and treating depression (if present)would most likely be used to combat

Accepted Answer

A)  temporary insomnia. 
B)  chronic insomnia. 
C)  narcolepsy. 
D)  cataplexy. 
A)  temporary insomnia. 
B)  chronic insomnia. 
C)  narcolepsy. 
D)  cataplexy.

Question 15

Sleep spindles usually first appear in Stage __________ sleep.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4

Question 16

According to your textbook,the three types of insomnia are

Accepted Answer

A)  temporary, chronic, drug-dependency. 
B)  temporary, transient, long-term. 
C)  acute, chronic, and crucial. 
D)  organic, functional, and chronic. 
A)  temporary, chronic, drug-dependency. 
B)  temporary, transient, long-term. 
C)  acute, chronic, and crucial. 
D)  organic, functional, and chronic.

Question 17

Which Stage 4 disturbance involves a person suffering total panic for up to 20 minutes,and may include hallucinations of frightening dream images with the person awakening drenched in sweat,and only vaguely remembering the episode in the morning?

Accepted Answer

A)  lucid nightmare 
B)  night terror 
C)  REM rebound episode 
D)  somnambulism episode 
A)  lucid nightmare 
B)  night terror 
C)  REM rebound episode 
D)  somnambulism episode

Question 18

Which of the following has NOT been found helpful in eliminating nightmares?

Accepted Answer

A)  writing down the nightmare 
B)  changing the dream the way you wish 
C)  mentally rehearsing the dream you want 
D)  decreasing your amount of sleep time 
A)  writing down the nightmare 
B)  changing the dream the way you wish 
C)  mentally rehearsing the dream you want 
D)  decreasing your amount of sleep time

Question 19

Differences between nightmares and night terrors include

Accepted Answer

A)  that nightmares occur during REM sleep; night terrors occur during NREM sleep. 
B)  that nightmares are difficult to remember; night terrors are easy to remember. 
C)  that nightmares involve hallucinations; night terrors are just bad dreams. 
D)  all of these. 
A)  that nightmares occur during REM sleep; night terrors occur during NREM sleep. 
B)  that nightmares are difficult to remember; night terrors are easy to remember. 
C)  that nightmares involve hallucinations; night terrors are just bad dreams. 
D)  all of these.

Question 20

Dolphins are able to sleep without drowning because they

Accepted Answer

A)  have gills, like fish do. 
B)  have a special opening that allows air in but not water. 
C)  sleep on just one side of their brain at a time. 
D)  inflate their bodies before sleep, which maintains them floating upright so they can breathe without taking in any water. 
A)  have gills, like fish do. 
B)  have a special opening that allows air in but not water. 
C)  sleep on just one side of their brain at a time. 
D)  inflate their bodies before sleep, which maintains them floating upright so they can breathe without taking in any water.

Exam 5: A: States of Consciousness

Which of the following involves someone who is actually sleeping attempting to have sex with another person?

The newer sleep medications,such as Ambien and Lunesta,should be considered

To be conscious means

According to your text,if you want to eliminate a nightmare,you should

A person on a cycle of three hours of sleep to six hours awake

A technique for dealing with insomnia that involves a deliberate attempt to stay awake,which actually leads to producing sleep,is called

Most people will say they were asleep within four minutes after which of the following appear?

An hour after you go to sleep,a loud noise awakens you.You emerge from sleep confused and do not remember the noise.You were in which stage of sleep?

The official name for sleep sex is

Regarding night terrors,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Somnambulists are individuals who

While you are watching TV,your mind begins to drift and you become increasingly drowsy.You know the television is on,but you cannot distinguish which program is on.Then,your friend says,"You're asleep." You quickly state,"No,I'm not," but you really were.The sleep stage described would be

Research suggests that the two most basic states of sleep are

Establishing a regular sleep schedule,eliminating caffeine,and treating depression (if present)would most likely be used to combat

Sleep spindles usually first appear in Stage __________ sleep.

According to your textbook,the three types of insomnia are

Which Stage 4 disturbance involves a person suffering total panic for up to 20 minutes,and may include hallucinations of frightening dream images with the person awakening drenched in sweat,and only vaguely remembering the episode in the morning?

Which of the following has NOT been found helpful in eliminating nightmares?

Differences between nightmares and night terrors include

Dolphins are able to sleep without drowning because they

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