Ch 4 Review

Question 1

The body’s biological clock is located in the ________.

Answer 1

hypothalamus

Question 2

________ occurs when there is a chronic deficiency in sleep.

Answer 2

Sleep debt

Question 3

________ cycles occur roughly once every 24 hours.

Answer 3

Circadian

Question 4

________ is one way in which people can help reset their biological clocks.

Answer 4

Light-dark exposure

Question 5

Growth hormone is secreted by the ________ while we sleep.

Answer 5

pituitary gland

Question 6

The ________ plays a role in controlling slow-wave sleep.

Answer 6

hypothalamus

Question 7

________ is a hormone secreted by the pineal gland that plays a role in regulating biological rhythms and
immune function.

Answer 7

Melatonin

Question 8

________ appears to be especially important for enhanced performance on recently learned tasks.

Answer 8

Slow-wave sleep

Question 9

________ is (are) described as slow-wave sleep

Answer 9

Stage 3 and stage 4

Question 10

Sleep spindles and K-complexes are most often associated with ________ sleep.

Answer 10

stage 2

Question 11

Symptoms of ________ may be improved by REM deprivation.

Answer 11

depression

Question 12

The ________ content of a dream refers to the true meaning of the dream.

Answer 12

latent

Question 13

________ is loss of muscle tone or control that is often associated with narcolepsy.

Answer 13

Cataplexy

Question 14

An individual may suffer from ________ if there is a disruption in the brain signals that are sent to the
muscles that regulate breathing.

Answer 14

central sleep apnea

Question 15

The most common treatment for ________ involves the use of amphetamine-like medications.

Answer 15

narcolepsy

Question 16

________ is another word for sleepwalking.

Answer 16

Somnambulism

Question 17

________ occurs when a drug user requires more and more of a given drug in order to experience the same effects of the drug.

Answer 17

Tolerance

Question 18

Cocaine blocks the reuptake of ________.

Answer 18

dopamine

Question 19

________ refers to drug craving.

Answer 19

Psychological dependence

Question 20

LSD affects ________ neurotransmission.

Answer 20

serotonin

Question 21

________ is most effective in individuals that are very open to the power of suggestion.

Answer 21

Hypnosis

Question 22

________ has its roots in religious practice.

Answer 22

Meditation

Question 23

Meditation may be helpful in ________.

Answer 23

pain management and stress control

Question 24

Research suggests that cognitive processes, such as learning, may be affected by ________.

Answer 24

hypnosis, meditation, and mindful awareness