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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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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
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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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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 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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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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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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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.
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Research indicates that dreaming may be responsible for inspiring creativity by __________.

A
stimulating beta waves, which are responsible for waking brain activity
B
rehearsing the daily activities for which one may need preparation
C
allowing for the emergence of old data in useful, new patterns
D
giving the brain long periods of rest where it is not overworked
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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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Getting regular exercise is part of good sleep hygiene.

A
T
B
F
12

Dreaming is a well-understood phenomenon. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
T
B
F
13

Missing one night of sleep to go to a concert several towns over makes one an insomniac.

A
T
B
F
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Carl Jung believed that dreams could be indicators of both past and future behaviors.

A
T
B
F
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An EEG measures the electrical output of the brain by using sensors that are attached to someone's hands and feet.

A
T
B
F
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As the sleep cycles continue, the proportion of REM sleep in each cycle decreases.

A
T
B
F
17

During REM sleep, brain activity greatly decreases when compared to other stages of sleep.

A
T
B
F
18

Consciousness is still a controversial issue among psychologists and philosophers.

A
T
B
F
19

Sleep is an universal biological need.

A
T
B
F
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Driving while sleep impaired is much safer than driving while intoxicated.

A
T
B
F

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