Psych Unit 9 FA Dummy 1

What term refers to our awareness of thoughts, feelings, and surroundings?

• Cognition

• Consciousness

• Perception

• Sensation

The sleep/wake cycle is an example of what type of biological rhythm?

• Circadian rhythm

• Ultradian rhythm

• Infradian rhythm

• Seasonal rhythm

What is a common consequence of disrupting the circadian rhythm?

• Improved sleep quality

• Jet lag

• Increased alertness

• Faster memory consolidation

People who work night shifts may experience difficulty adjusting due to disruptions in their:

• Perceptual processes

• Circadian rhythm

• Neural plasticity

• Homeostasis

Which of the following is a condition caused by frequent travel across time zones?

• Jet lag

• REM rebound

• Sleep apnea

• Narcolepsy

Shift work can negatively impact sleep by:

• Increasing REM sleep

• Disrupting the circadian rhythm

• Reducing light exposure

• Eliminating NREM sleep

Sleep is divided into two main types:

• REM and alert sleep

• Conscious and subconscious sleep

• NREM and REM sleep

• Deep sleep and light sleep

What is the first stage of sleep?

• REM sleep

• NREM Stage 1

• NREM Stage 2

• NREM Stage 3

What sensation may occur as a person drifts into NREM Stage 1 sleep?

• Increased heart rate

• Hypnagogic sensations

• Sleep paralysis

• Dreaming

NREM Stage 2 is primarily characterized by:

• Sleep spindles and K-complexes

• Vivid dreaming

• Deep sleep

• Increased muscle tension