Question 1

Discuss the leading theories on the biological perspectives on dreaming.

Accepted Answer

According to the activation-synthesis hy

Question 2

Stimulation of the pontomesencephalon ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  awakens a sleeping individual 
B)  decreases alertness in someone already awake 
C)  shifts the EEG from short waves to long, slow waves 
D)  delays the onset of the next REM period 
A)  awakens a sleeping individual 
B)  decreases alertness in someone already awake 
C)  shifts the EEG from short waves to long, slow waves 
D)  delays the onset of the next REM period

Question 3

Biological clocks are very resistant to environmental influences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Professor Morant tells her class that the most potent zeitgeber for land animals (including humans) is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  light 
B)  the tides 
C)  temperature 
D)  the seasons 
A)  light 
B)  the tides 
C)  temperature 
D)  the seasons

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

An astronaut orbiting earth experiences 45-minute periods of daylight alternating with 45-minute periods of darkness. What is likely to happen?

Accepted Answer

A)  The alternating patterns allow for normal rhythm development. 
B)  They are fully alert during wakeful periods. 
C)  They are able to sleep during rest periods. 
D)  They sleep poorly during rest periods. 
A)  The alternating patterns allow for normal rhythm development. 
B)  They are fully alert during wakeful periods. 
C)  They are able to sleep during rest periods. 
D)  They sleep poorly during rest periods.

Question 7

Who has the greatest risk of having sleep apnea?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sebastian who is an infant. 
B)  Delbert who is overweight. 
C)  Randolph who is going through puberty. 
D)  Kiyoko who is female. 
A)  Sebastian who is an infant. 
B)  Delbert who is overweight. 
C)  Randolph who is going through puberty. 
D)  Kiyoko who is female.

Question 8

The SCN is located just above the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  optic chiasm 
B)  thalamus 
C)  hypothalamus 
D)  visual cortex 
A)  optic chiasm 
B)  thalamus 
C)  hypothalamus 
D)  visual cortex

Question 9

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 10

Gala is studying for a quiz on circadian rhythms. She writes in her notes that the two proteins that influence circadian rhythms by building up during the day and declining during sleep are ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  SCN and REM 
B)  TIM and SCN 
C)  PER and REM 
D)  PER and TIM 
A)  SCN and REM 
B)  TIM and SCN 
C)  PER and REM 
D)  PER and TIM

Question 11

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 12

Mammals have circadian rhythms ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  only for their sleep/activity cycle 
B)  only for frequency of eating and drinking 
C)  for sleep and body temperature only 
D)  for a variety of activities, including sleep 
A)  only for their sleep/activity cycle 
B)  only for frequency of eating and drinking 
C)  for sleep and body temperature only 
D)  for a variety of activities, including sleep

Question 13

Describe how light resets the SCN.

Accepted Answer

Although cells throughout the body gener

Question 14

Rob's body temperature fluctuates throughout the day and is usually the lowest _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  about an hour before he goes to sleep 
B)  in the morning 
C)  in the middle of the night 
D)  in the afternoon 
A)  about an hour before he goes to sleep 
B)  in the morning 
C)  in the middle of the night 
D)  in the afternoon

Question 15

If we compare either different species or different ages, what trend emerges?

Accepted Answer

A)  The less total sleep, the higher the percentage of REM sleep 
B)  The more total sleep, the higher the percentage of REM sleep 
C)  The more activity during wakefulness, the higher the percentage of REM sleep 
D)  The more activity during wakefulness, the lower the percentage of REM sleep 
A)  The less total sleep, the higher the percentage of REM sleep 
B)  The more total sleep, the higher the percentage of REM sleep 
C)  The more activity during wakefulness, the higher the percentage of REM sleep 
D)  The more activity during wakefulness, the lower the percentage of REM sleep

Question 16

Social stimuli-that is, the effects of other people-are weak ____, unless they induce exercise or other vigorous activity.

Accepted Answer

A)  effects 
B)  motivators 
C)  rhythms 
D)  zeitgebers 
A)  effects 
B)  motivators 
C)  rhythms 
D)  zeitgebers

Question 17

Cari's EEG recording shows sleep spindles and K-complexes. What is happening?

Accepted Answer

A)  She is about to wake up. 
B)  She has entered Stage 2 sleep. 
C)  She has entered REM sleep. 
D)  She is having a nightmare. 
A)  She is about to wake up. 
B)  She has entered Stage 2 sleep. 
C)  She has entered REM sleep. 
D)  She is having a nightmare.

Question 18

Keith is being moved to an overnight shift at work. What can he do to try to maintain a healthy sleep cycle?

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that Keith may never

Question 19

Orexin, produced by neurons in the hypothalamus, appears to be necessary for ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  getting to sleep 
B)  waking up 
C)  raising body temperature 
D)  staying awake 
A)  getting to sleep 
B)  waking up 
C)  raising body temperature 
D)  staying awake

Question 20

Professor Cheng tells her class that the SCN is found in the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothalamus 
B)  thalamus 
C)  brain stem 
D)  pineal gland 
A)  hypothalamus 
B)  thalamus 
C)  brain stem 
D)  pineal gland

Discuss the leading theories on the biological perspectives on dreaming.

Stimulation of the pontomesencephalon ____.

Biological clocks are very resistant to environmental influences.

Professor Morant tells her class that the most potent zeitgeber for land animals (including humans) is _____.

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

An astronaut orbiting earth experiences 45-minute periods of daylight alternating with 45-minute periods of darkness. What is likely to happen?

Who has the greatest risk of having sleep apnea?

The SCN is located just above the ____.

Research suggests that REM is ____.

Gala is studying for a quiz on circadian rhythms. She writes in her notes that the two proteins that influence circadian rhythms by building up during the day and declining during sleep are ______.

In comparison to NREM dreams, REM dreams ____.

Mammals have circadian rhythms ____.

Describe how light resets the SCN.

Rob's body temperature fluctuates throughout the day and is usually the lowest _____.

If we compare either different species or different ages, what trend emerges?

Social stimuli-that is, the effects of other people-are weak ____, unless they induce exercise or other vigorous activity.

Cari's EEG recording shows sleep spindles and K-complexes. What is happening?

Keith is being moved to an overnight shift at work. What can he do to try to maintain a healthy sleep cycle?

Orexin, produced by neurons in the hypothalamus, appears to be necessary for ____.

Professor Cheng tells her class that the SCN is found in the _____.

Nerve Cells and Nerve Impulses

Synapses

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Genetics, Evolution, Development, and Plasticity

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Internal Regulation

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Exam 8: Wakefulness and Sleep

Discuss the leading theories on the biological perspectives on dreaming.

Stimulation of the pontomesencephalon ____.

Biological clocks are very resistant to environmental influences.

Professor Morant tells her class that the most potent zeitgeber for land animals (including humans) is _____.

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

An astronaut orbiting earth experiences 45-minute periods of daylight alternating with 45-minute periods of darkness. What is likely to happen?

Who has the greatest risk of having sleep apnea?

The SCN is located just above the ____.

Research suggests that REM is ____.

Gala is studying for a quiz on circadian rhythms. She writes in her notes that the two proteins that influence circadian rhythms by building up during the day and declining during sleep are ______.

In comparison to NREM dreams, REM dreams ____.

Mammals have circadian rhythms ____.

Describe how light resets the SCN.

Rob's body temperature fluctuates throughout the day and is usually the lowest _____.

If we compare either different species or different ages, what trend emerges?

Social stimuli-that is, the effects of other people-are weak ____, unless they induce exercise or other vigorous activity.

Cari's EEG recording shows sleep spindles and K-complexes. What is happening?

Keith is being moved to an overnight shift at work. What can he do to try to maintain a healthy sleep cycle?

Orexin, produced by neurons in the hypothalamus, appears to be necessary for ____.

Professor Cheng tells her class that the SCN is found in the _____.

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

Learning, Memory, and Intelligence

Cognitive Functions

Psychological Disorders

Filters