phycolgy 5 sleep Flashcards
What is the defining characteristic of slow-wave sleep?
Question 1Answer
a.
Delta waves
b.
Vivid dreaming
c.
Rapid eye movements
d.
Complete muscle paralysis
a.
Delta waves
What did Sigmund Freud call the actual content of a dream?
Question 2Answer
a.
Latent content
b.
Collective unconscious
c.
Manifest content
d.
Dream analysis
c.
Manifest content
What condition occurs when an individual stops breathing during sleep, usually for 10-20 seconds or longer?
Question 3Answer
a.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
b.
Sleep apnea
c.
Narcolepsy
d.
Cataplexy
b.
Sleep apnea
According to the DSM-5, substance use disorder is defined as:
Question 4Answer
a.
The presence of withdrawal symptoms when drug use is discontinued
b.
A physiological dependence on a drug
c.
A compulsive pattern of drug use despite negative consequences
d.
A psychological dependence on a drug
c.
A compulsive pattern of drug use despite negative consequences
What type of drugs typically act as GABA agonists with a quieting effect on the brain?
Question 5Answer
a.
Opioids
b.
Hallucinogens
c.
Depressants
d.
Stimulants
c.
Depressants
How do stimulants like cocaine and amphetamines primarily work in the brain?
Question 6Answer
a.
By blocking the reuptake of dopamine
b.
By increasing GABA activity
c.
By antagonizing serotonin receptors
d.
By mimicking endorphins
a.
By blocking the reuptake of dopamine
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of REM sleep?
a.
Rapid eye movements
b.
Dreams
c.
Paralysis of voluntary muscles
d.
Delta waves
d.
Delta waves
Which sleep disorder involves an irresistible urge to fall asleep during waking hours?
Question 8Answer
a.
Narcolepsy
b.
Somnambulism
c.
Sleep apnea
d.
Insomnia
a.
Narcolepsy
According to the hypnogram shown in the textbook, which is true about sleep cycles?
Question 9Answer
a.
Sleep cycles progress from light sleep to deep sleep and then to REM sleep
b.
Most REM sleep occurs in the first hour of sleep
c.
People typically enter REM sleep immediately after falling asleep
d.
People spend equal amounts of time in each sleep stage
a.
Sleep cycles progress from light sleep to deep sleep and then to REM sleep
Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating the sleep-wake cycle and is stimulated by darkness?
Question 10Answer
a.
Luteinizing hormone
b.
Cortisol
c.
Growth hormone
d.
Melatonin
d.
Melatonin
Which brain waves are characteristic of Stage 2 sleep?
Question 11Answer
a.
Alpha waves
b.
Theta waves
c.
Delta waves
d.
Beta waves
b.
Theta waves
According to research presented in the textbook, slow-wave sleep appears to be essential for:
Question 12Answer
a.
Dreaming
b.
Effective memory formation
c.
Preventing hallucinations
d.
Maintaining body temperature
b.
Effective memory formation
Body temperature in humans typically:
Question 13Answer
a.
Peaks during sleep and drops during waking hours
b.
Rises throughout the waking day and falls during sleep
c.
Remains constant throughout the 24-hour cycle
d.
Fluctuates randomly with no connection to sleep-wake cycles
b.
Rises throughout the waking day and falls during sleep
What sleep disorder is defined by difficulty falling or staying asleep for at least 3 nights a week for at least one month?
Question 14Answer
a.
Insomnia
b.
Sleep apnea
c.
Restless leg syndrome
d.
Narcolepsy
a.
Insomnia
Which of the following statements about hypnosis is FALSE?
Question 15Answer
a.
Hypnotized individuals will always follow commands, even against their will
b.
Individuals undergoing hypnosis are in complete control of their own behaviors
c.
It involves an extreme focus on the self with suggested changes in behavior and experience
d.
It has been used to draw out information believed to be buried in someone’s memory
a.
Hypnotized individuals will always follow commands, even against their will
What condition results from the mismatch between internal circadian cycles and the environment?
Question 16Answer
a.
Jet lag
b.
Insomnia
c.
Narcolepsy
d.
Sleep apnea
a.
Jet lag
Which of the following is NOT associated with REM sleep behavior disorder?
Question 17Answer
a.
Occurs when muscle paralysis during REM sleep does not occur
b.
Includes high levels of physical activity during REM sleep
c.
Usually occurs during slow-wave sleep
d.
Often treated with Clonazepam
c.
Usually occurs during slow-wave sleep
What is sleep debt?
Question 18Answer
a.
The time it takes to fall asleep after going to bed
b.
The result of insufficient sleep on a chronic basis
c.
The financial cost of sleep disorders
d.
The difference between weekend and weekday sleep duration
The result of insufficient sleep on a chronic basis
The hypothalamus is responsible for:
Question 19Answer
a.
Creating K-complexes during sleep
b.
Maintaining homeostasis in biological systems
c.
Generating dreams during REM sleep
d.
Producing melatonin
b.
Maintaining homeostasis in biological systems
LSD and mescaline are classified as:
Question 20Answer
a.
Stimulants
b.
Opioids
c.
Depressants
d.
Hallucinogens
d.
Hallucinogens
K-complexes and sleep spindles are features of which sleep stage?
Question 21Answer
a.
REM sleep
b.
Stage 3
c.
Stage 2
d.
Stage 1
c.
Stage 2
Which of the following is NOT a stimulant?
Question 22Answer
a.
Caffeine
b.
Amphetamine
c.
Morphine
d.
Cocaine
c.
Morphine
What term describes the biological rhythm that occurs over approximately 24 hours?
Question 23Answer
a.
Ultradian rhythm
b.
Diurnal rhythm
c.
Circadian rhythm
d.
Infradian rhythm
c.
Circadian rhythm
Which of the following best describes physiological dependence?
Question 24Answer
a.
The initial euphoria experienced when using a drug
b.
Increased craving for a drug over time
c.
An emotional need for a drug
d.
Changes in normal bodily functions and withdrawal upon cessation of use
d.
Changes in normal bodily functions and withdrawal upon cessation of use
