Chapter 4 - Getting The Sleep You Need Flashcard

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The average amount of sleep school-age children should get every night is ____ hours.

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9–12

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A short sleeper is someone who ____.

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can function well on less sleep.

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All of the following are part of the circadian rhythms controlled by the body’s master biological “clock,” except ____: A. sleep-wake cycle, B. dream cycles, C. hormone levels, D. brain wave activity

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dream cycles

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Which of the following do researchers believe dreams help people do? A. Experience other senses. B. Forget information. C. Cause conflicts. D. Regulate their moods.

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Regulate their moods.

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____ is a disorder that results in a person being unable to fall asleep until very late at night and naturally not waking up until much later in the morning.

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Delayed sleep phases syndrome

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All of the following are common parasomnia disorders, except ___: A. sleepwalking, B. restless leg syndrome, D. teeth grinding

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sleep apnea

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Which of the following is a side effect of sleep apnea? A. Excessive nighttime alertness. B. Increase in mental functioning. C. Low blood pressure. D. Morning headaches.

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Morning headaches.

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All of the following are snacks that contain tryptophan, which can help you fall asleep at night, except ____: turkey sandwich, banana, chocolate, kiwi

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chocolate

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Which of the following is a technique you should use to create a comfortable environment for sleeping? A. Create a small space on your bed where you cannot toss or turn. B. Reduce the room’s temperature. C. Listen to loud music to drown out other noise. D. Keep a light on to mimic the moon.

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Reduce the room’s temperature.

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All of the following are examples of how to control exposure to light in order to regulate your sleep schedule, except ____: A. using a night-light in the bathroom to avoid turning on a light in the middle of the night, B. keeping the curtains and blinds closed during the day to reduce the amount of light, C. eating lunch outside or going for a walk in the late afternoon, D. minimizing the time you spend in front of the television or computer screen at the end of the day

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keeping the curtains and blinds closed during the day to reduce the amount of light