Sleep and Dreams

This stage of sleep is characterized by rapid eye movements, high brain activity, vivid dreams, and a deep relaxation of the muscles:

• Stage 1

• Stage 2

• Stage 3

• REM

Besides energy levels, what else does sleep impact?

• Health

• Mood

• Memory

• All of these options

Which sleep disorder is characterized by frequent interruptions of breathing during sleep and can be treated with a CPAP machine?

• Sleep apnea

• Insomnia

• Narcolepsy

• Sleepwalking

Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning dreams?

• Emotional and dramatic dreams occur in the REM stage.

• Only a small percentage of people dream every night.

• Some people believe dreams have hidden meanings.

• Although there are many theories, we do not know exactly why we dream.

Which psychologist is given credit for popularizing dream interpretation?

• Stanley Milgram

• Michael Gazzaniga

• Sigmund Freud

• Philip Zimbardo

Which statement is FALSE regarding sleepwalking?

• Sleepwalking is more common in children than in adults.

• Sleepwalking occurs during REM sleep.

• It is not dangerous to wake a sleepwalker.

• Sleepwalking is very common.

Which of the following best describes a circadian rhythm?

• Our biological clock that determines when we feel sleepy or alert.

• A burst of brain activity that are generated during Stage 2 sleep.

• A type of hallucination that occurs as a person is drifting off to sleep.

• An interruption of breathing during sleep.

People with this sleep disorder often find it difficult to stay awake for long periods of time, regardless of the circumstances:

• Insomnia

• Narcolepsy

True or false? Teenagers are recommended to sleep 8-10 hours per night.

• True

• False

Which stage of sleep is considered our deepest sleep that makes us feel well-rested and energetic the next day?

• Stage 1

• Stage 2

• Stage 3

• REM