7&8 MC Flashcards
1
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- The body’s biological clock is located in the
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Answer: Hypothalamus
2
Q
- _ occurs when there is a chronic deficiency in sleep.
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Answer: Sleep debt
3
Q
- _ cycles occur roughly once every 24 hours.
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Answer: Circadian
4
Q
- _ is one way in which people can help reset their biological clocks.
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Answer: Light-dark exposure
5
Q
- Growth hormone is secreted by the _ while we sleep.
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Answer: Pituitary gland
6
Q
- The _ plays a role in controlling slow-wave sleep.
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Answer: Hypothalamus, Thalamus
7
Q
- _ is a hormone secreted by the pineal gland that plays a role in regulating biological rhythms and immune function.
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Answer: Melatonin
8
Q
- _ appears to be especially important for enhanced performance on recently learned tasks.
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Answer: Slow-wave sleep
9
Q
- _ is(are) described as slow-wave sleep.
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Answer: Stage 3 and stage 4
10
Q
- Sleep spindles and K-complexes are most often associated with sleep in what stage.
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Answer: Stage 2
11
Q
- The _ content of a dream refers to the true meaning of the dream.
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Answer: Latent
12
Q
- _ is loss of muscle tone or control that is often associated with narcolepsy.
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Answer: Cataplexy
13
Q
- An individual may suffer from _ if there is a disruption in the brain signals that are sent to the muscles that regulate breathing.
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Answer: Central sleep apnea
14
Q
- _ is another word for sleepwalking.
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Answer: Somnambulism
15
Q
- _ occurs when a drug user requires more and more of a given drug in order to experience the same effects of the drug.
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Answer: Tolerance
16
Q
- Cocaine blocks the reuptake of _
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Answer: Dopamine
17
Q
- _ refers to drug craving.
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Answer: Psychological dependence
18
Q
- LSD affects _ neurotransmission.
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Answer: Serotonin
19
Q
- _ is most effective in individuals that are very open to the power of suggestion.
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Answer: Hypnosis
20
Q
- _ has its roots in religious practice.
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Answer: Meditation
21
Q
- Meditation may be helpful in _
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Answer: Pain management and Stress control
22
Q
- Research suggests that cognitive processes, such as learning, may be affected by
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Answer: Meditation
