1
Jane is aware that she is sitting in her psychology class and it is almost lunchtime. She is also aware of how tired she is
after staying up late to watch a movie. Thus, if Jane is aware of what is going on around her and what is going on within her,
then it is safe to say that she is in a(n)
state of waking consciousness.
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2
What part of the brain is influential in determining when to sleep?
hypothalamus
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3
As the sun beings to set, Winston finds himself becoming more and more sleepy. What structure us sensitive to light and
influences when to go to sleep and when to awaken?
superchiasmatic nucleus
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4
Carlos is pulling an all-nighter in preparation for his big psychology test tomorrow. According to the research, what is the
result on Carlos's memory when he deprives himself of sleep the night prior to his exam?
Carlos will actually remember less if he deprives himself of sleep the night before.
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5
, 6
You find yourself driving very late at night. As you are driving, you realize that you actually ere falling off to sleep for a
couple of seconds. Such a phenomenon is known as
microsleep.
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7
Studies have found that certain chemical that help repair damaged cells only function while we sleep. What theory best
explains this?
restorative theory of sleep
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8
In which stage of sleep do sleep spindles occur?
N2
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9
Josef has had a very demanding day. Though his work is not physically challenging, it tends to mentally drain him. Which
type of sleep will Josef probably require more of?
R
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10
Jane is aware that she is sitting in her psychology class and it is almost lunchtime. She is also aware of how tired she is
after staying up late to watch a movie. Thus, if Jane is aware of what is going on around her and what is going on within her,
then it is safe to say that she is in a(n)
state of waking consciousness.
Image
2
What part of the brain is influential in determining when to sleep?
hypothalamus
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3
As the sun beings to set, Winston finds himself becoming more and more sleepy. What structure us sensitive to light and
influences when to go to sleep and when to awaken?
superchiasmatic nucleus
Image
4
Carlos is pulling an all-nighter in preparation for his big psychology test tomorrow. According to the research, what is the
result on Carlos's memory when he deprives himself of sleep the night prior to his exam?
Carlos will actually remember less if he deprives himself of sleep the night before.
Image
5
, 6
You find yourself driving very late at night. As you are driving, you realize that you actually ere falling off to sleep for a
couple of seconds. Such a phenomenon is known as
microsleep.
Image
7
Studies have found that certain chemical that help repair damaged cells only function while we sleep. What theory best
explains this?
restorative theory of sleep
Image
8
In which stage of sleep do sleep spindles occur?
N2
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9
Josef has had a very demanding day. Though his work is not physically challenging, it tends to mentally drain him. Which
type of sleep will Josef probably require more of?
R
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10
