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The sleep stage at which muscles begin to contract and relax is __________.

A
stage 1
B
stage 2
C
stage 3
D
stage 4
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In psychology, the definition of consciousness includes all of the following experiences except __________.

A
perceptions
B
a sense of self
C
sensations
D
biological processes
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The brain is most active during which portion of each sleep cycle?

A
the beginning of each sleep cycle
B
the middle of each sleep cycle
C
the end of each sleep cycle
D
The brain is not active during the sleep cycle.
4

A person who is typically deeply asleep is displaying which pattern of brain waves?

A
theta waves
B
beta waves
C
delta waves
D
alpha waves
5

Read the following dream interpretation and answer the question that follows.“I suspect that the patient’s dream of being chased originates from his unresolved feelings of guilt during childhood.”What perspective of dream interpretation is being offered?

A
Freudian
B
activation-synthesis
C
Jungian
D
motivation
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A motivated approach to dream interpretation claims that most dreamers will interpret their dreams __________.

A
as signs that they need to work harder
B
in a way that confirms their biases
C
as insights into their human nature
D
in a straightforward, objective manner
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Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows.Bailey is plagued with sleep problems at least a couple of times a week. She often feels tired at work and doesn't do her best work because she is "just so tired."According to the lesson, it can be said that __________ adults have some of the same problems with sleep that Bailey does.

A
few
B
many
C
no
D
all
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Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows.Julie usually wakes up very tired each morning, but she wants to improve her ability to function during the day. She decides that she will go to sleep an hour earlier than usual from now on. The first night, she has trouble falling asleep, and when she wakes up tired, she abandons her plan.What is the best advice one could give Julie about her plan and getting more sleep?

A
Scientists don’t know much about why we sleep. You can’t really do anything about it.
B
It is usually better to go to sleep later, since you’ll be more tired.
C
Forming new habits takes time. Stick with your plan.
D
Going to sleep earlier would never have helped. Try something else.
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Missing one night of sleep to go to a concert several towns over makes one an insomniac.

A
T
B
F
10

Sleep is a biological function.

A
T
B
F
11

Delta waves are the type of brain waves associated with alertness.

A
T
B
F
12

Sleep could be best described as a __________.

A
car with the engine started, but parked and idling
B
truck driving on the freeway in the right lane
C
train with cargo being loaded at the start of a trip
D
bicycle riding uphill in the wind
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A nightmare differs from a night terror in that generally the subject remembers __________.

A
a nightmare, but not a night terror episode
B
a night terror episode, but not a nightmare
C
the duration of a night terror episode, but not a nightmare
D
the duration of a nightmare, but not a night terror episode
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During which stage of sleep does body temperature begin to fall?

A
stage 2 sleep
B
stage 3 sleep
C
stage 4 sleep
D
REM sleep
15

Consciousness is still a controversial issue among psychologists and philosophers.

A
T
B
F
16

As the sleep cycles continue, the proportion of REM sleep in each cycle decreases.

A
T
B
F
17

The only way to recover from sleep deprivation is to __________.

A
take medication
B
get recovery sleep
C
consume caffeine
D
exercise vigorously
18

Many of our basic biological functions, such as breathing, exist at the __________ level.

A
preconscious
B
nonconscious
C
unconscious
D
conscious
19

Sleep may have some ability to help the brain rewire itself.

A
T
B
F
20

Sleeping in very cold temperatures improves the restful effects of sleep.

A
T
B
F

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