Psychology quiz 2/21/2025

Question 1

Thoughts, feelings, and perceptions that occur when we are AWAKE and ALERT

Stream of information resulting from the activity of the ________ which analyzes and interprets information

Answer 1

Waking consciousness

thalamus

Question 2

Urge to daydream peaks about every ______ minutes

Answer 2

90

Question 3

_____ cycles are those that last “about a day”

Answer 3

Circadian

Question 4

Circadian RHYTHMS are governed by an area of the ______ called the _______________

________ is the result of desynchronization of the circadian rhythm

Answer 4

hypothalamus
suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN)

Jet lag

Question 5

called paradoxical sleep
Brain waves similar to waking state, but person is deeply asleep and unable to move
Most dreaming takes place
stage 1 (REM)- 10 mins

Answer 5

REM
“Rapid Eye Movement”

Question 6

Usually occurs during Stage 4 sleep
More common in children
more common in boys

Answer 6

Sleep talking and sleepwalking

Question 7

Episodes of fright that occur during stages 3 or 4 of NREM sleep
Person may sit up or scream, but likely will not recall the episode in the morning

Answer 7

Night terrors

Question 8

Difficulty falling asleep or remaining asleep
Affects about 35 million Americans
May be related to stress, depression, medication
Can also be caused by noise, temperature, or trying to sleep in a new environment

Answer 8

Insomnia

Question 9

Person stops breathing momentarily during sleep
Affects about 10 to 12 million Americans

Answer 9

Apnea

Question 10

Suddenly falling asleep without warning during waking hours
often experience loss of muscle tone as well
Likely caused by a central nervous system defect

Answer 10

Narcolepsy