Ap Psych Unit 1 Part 1

When light strikes the retina, it signals the suprachiasmatic nucleus to alter production by the pineal gland. What is produced?

• Serotonin

• Melatonin

• Dopamine

• Cortisol

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Which of the following individuals is likely to sleep more hours than the others?

• A teenager

• An adult

• An infant

• An elderly person

The hypnagogic sensations of falling or floating are most likely to occur during which sleep stage?

• REM

• NREM-1

• NREM-2

• NREM-3

The best indication that dreaming serves a necessary biological function is provided by the fact that:

• Dreams are often forgotten

• REM rebound occurs following REM deprivation

• Dreams are vivid

• Dreams occur in all sleep stages

Our inability to fall asleep early as we had planned is most likely a reflection of:

• Sleep apnea

• Insomnia

• Circadian rhythm

• Sleep spindles

Sleep apnea is a disorder involving:

• Nightmares

• Sleepwalking

• Temporary cessations of breathing during sleep

• Excessive daytime sleepiness

Ana has difficulty going to sleep and staying asleep. Ana is most likely suffering from:

• Narcolepsy

• Sleep apnea

• Insomnia

• Night terrors

When people are experiencing vivid dreams, they are likely in which sleep stage?

• NREM-1

• NREM-2

• NREM-3

• REM sleep

At 3 o'clock in the morning, John has already slept for 4 hours. As long as his sleep continues, we can expect an increasing occurrence of:

• NREM-1

• NREM-2

• NREM-3

• REM sleep

Terry has not had a decent night of sleep in over a week. If this sleep deprivation continues, he will become increasingly susceptible to:

• Weight gain

• Viral infections

• Improved memory

• Increased energy

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3