4.7 Review Questions

QuestionAnswer
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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