Quiz on Sleep Stages and Theories

What is muscle atonia?

• A state of muscle relaxation

• A type of sleep disorder

• A phase of deep sleep

• A method of dream analysis

Which method suggests that meaning of dreams is to help us confront real-life problems?

• Problem-solving method

• Activation synthesis model

• Psychoanalytic dream theory

• Cognitive restructuring

What does the activation synthesis model suggest for meaning of our dreams?

• Hidden symbolism

• Latent content

• Manifest content

• Random neural signals

What does REM stand for?

• Rapid Eye Movement

• Resting Eye Motion

• Random Eye Movement

• Regular Eye Motion

What is the significance of muscle atonia during sleep?

• Prevents acting out dreams

• Increases dream vividness

• Enhances memory retention

• Reduces sleep disturbances

Which type of variable is affected by the independent variable?

• Confounding variable

• Extraneous variable

• Dependent variable

• Control variable

What is a hypothesis in the context of scientific research?

• A proven fact

• A testable prediction

• A random guess

• A variable in the experiment

What is the main focus when describing participant characteristics?

• The variables being tested

• The hypothesis being formulated

• The demographics and traits of the participants

• The results of the study

What does the term "results" refer to in a scientific study?

• The hypothesis of the study

• The data collected and analyzed

• The variables being tested

• The control group used

How can researchers test for repeatability?

• By using different variables

• By conducting the study multiple times

• By changing the hypothesis

• By altering the control group