Unit 5 & 6 ap psych

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What are the two most common sleep disorders?

Back

Apnea and insomnia.

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What does the information-processing theory say about dreams?

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Dreams occur during REM sleep as the brain deals with daily stress and events.

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What is B.F. Skinner's view on learning?

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All learning is observable.

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What is evidence supporting the role theory of hypnosis?

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People with rich fantasy lives are more hypnotizable.

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What is generalization in behaviorism?

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Generalization occurs when a response learned in one context is applied to similar contexts.

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What is insomnia?

Back

A sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling or staying asleep.

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What is narcolepsy?

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A sleep disorder that causes excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden sleep attacks.

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What is REM sleep?

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A stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movement, where most dreaming occurs.

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What is the role of reinforcement in behaviorism?

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Reinforcement increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

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What is the hidden observer in hypnosis?

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A concept suggesting that there is a part of the mind that remains aware and can observe the hypnotic experience.