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The body’s biological clock is located in the ________. | hypothalamus hippocampus thalamus pituitary gland |
________ occurs when there is a chronic deficiency in sleep. | sleep debt jet lag rotating shift work circadian rhythm |
________ cycles occur roughly once every 24 hours. | circadian biological rotating conscious |
________ is one way in which people can help reset their biological clocks. | Light-dark exposure coffee consumption alcohol consumption napping |
Growth hormone is secreted by the ________ while we sleep. | pituitary gland pineal gland thyroid pancreas |
The ________ play(s) a role in controlling slow-wave sleep. | hypothalamus and the thalamus hypothalamus thalamus pons |
________ is a hormone secreted by the pineal gland that plays a role in regulating biological rhythms and immune function. | melatonin growth hormone LH FSH |
________ appears to be especially important for enhanced performance on recently learned tasks. | slow-wave sleep melatonin sleep deprivation growth hormone |
________ is(are) described as slow-wave sleep. | stage 3 and stage 4 stage 1 stage 2 REM sleep |
Sleep spindles and K-complexes are most often associated with ________ sleep. | stage 2 stage 1 stage 3 and stage 4 REM |
Symptoms of ________ may be improved by REM deprivation. | depression schizophrenia Parkinson’s disease generalized anxiety disorder |
The ________ content of a dream refers to the true meaning of the dream. | latent manifest collective unconscious important |
________ is loss of muscle tone or control that is often associated with narcolepsy. | cataplexy RBD CPAP insomnia |
An individual may suffer from ________ if there is a disruption in the brain signals that are sent to the muscles that regulate breathing. | central sleep apnea obstructive sleep apnea narcolepsy SIDS |
The most common treatment for ________ involves the use of amphetamine-like medications. | narcolepsy sleep apnea RBD SIDS |
________ is another word for sleepwalking. | somnambulism insomnia cataplexy narcolepsy |
________ occurs when a drug user requires more and more of a given drug in order to experience the same effects of the drug. | tolerance withdrawal psychological dependence reuptake |
Cocaine blocks the reuptake of ________. | dopamine GABA glutamate acetylcholine |
________ refers to drug craving. | psychological dependence antagonism agonism physical dependence |
LSD affects ________ neurotransmission. | serotonin dopamine acetylcholine norepinephrine |
________ is most effective in individuals that are very open to the power of suggestion. | hypnosis meditation mindful awareness cognitive therapy |
________ has its roots in religious practice. | meditation hypnosis cognitive therapy behavioral therapy |
Meditation may be helpful in ________. | both pain management and stress control pain management stress control treating the flu |
Research suggests that cognitive processes, such as learning, may be affected by ________. | meditation hypnosis mindful awareness progressive relaxation |
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