Ch 4 Quiz

Question 1

A person with sleep debt gets insufficient on a chronic basis. Research also shows that the most severe effects of sleep deprivation occur when a person stays awake for more than _________ hours

Answer 1

24

Question 2

What is the sleep need span for someone aged 4-11 months old?

Answer 2

12 - 15 hours (recommended)

Question 3

Which type of sleep apnea can result in a disruption in signals sent from the brain that regulate breathing cause periods of interrupted breathing?

Answer 3

central

Question 4

What are the parts that appear consistent in bringing people into the state of suggestibility associated with hypnosis?

Answer 4

-The participant is encouraged to use their imagination.
-The participant is told to be open to the process of hypnosis, trust the hypnotist and let go.
-The participant is made comfortable and is directed to be relaxed and sleepy.
-The participant is guided to focus on one thing, such as the hypnotist’s words or a ticking watch

Question 5

During which stage of sleep do sleep spindles and k-complexes occur either from reacting to environmental stimuli while sleeping or from trying to form memories and consolidate learning?

Answer 5

stage 2

Question 6

(T/F) Lucid dreams are dreams in which certain aspects of wakefulness are maintained during a dream state.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

(T/F) The brain’s clock mechanism is located in an area of the hypothalamus known as the suprachiasmatic nuclei.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Which type of drug results in increased heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, arousal, mild euphoria and a decreased appetite?
Opiates
Hallucinogens
Marijuana
Sedatives
None of the above

Answer 8

None of the above

Question 9

What type of brain waves are most dominate when we are awake and have the highest frequency (13–30 Hz) and lowest amplitude?

Answer 9

beta

Question 10

What are some of the risk factors the book mentioned that are associated with SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome)?

Answer 10

Premature birth
Smoking within the home
Hyperthermia

Question 11

(T/F) A person with REM sleep behavior disorder has uncomfortable sensations in the legs during periods of inactivity or when trying to fall asleep.

Answer 11

False

Question 12

Like hypnosis, what other things could meditation help to control or alleviate?

Answer 12

Hypertension
Stress management
Sleep quality