Exam 2 chapter 4

Question 1

The body’s biological clock is located in the ________.

Answer 1

Hypothalamus

Question 2

________ occurs when there is a chronic deficiency in sleep.
jet lag
rotating shift work
circadian rhythm
sleep debt

Answer 2

Sleep debt

Question 3

________ cycles occur roughly once every 24 hours.
biological
circadian
rotating
conscious

Answer 3

Circadian

Question 4

________ is one way in which people can help reset their biological clocks.
Light-dark exposure
coffee consumption
alcohol consumption
napping

Answer 4

Light-dark exposure

Question 5

Growth hormone is secreted by the ________ while we sleep.
pineal gland
thyroid
pituitary gland
pancreas

Answer 5

Pituitary gland

Question 6

The ________ plays a role in controlling slow-wave sleep.
hypothalamus
thalamus
pons
both a and b

Answer 6

Both A and B (Hypothalamus and Thalamus)

Question 7

________ is a hormone secreted by the pineal gland that plays a role in regulating biological rhythms and immune function.
growth hormone
melatonin
LH
FSH

Answer 7

melatonin

Question 8

________ appears to be especially important for enhanced performance on recently learned tasks.
melatonin
slow-wave sleep
sleep deprivation
growth hormone

Answer 8

Slow-wave sleep

Question 9

________ is(are) described as slow-wave sleep.
stage 1
stage 2
stage 3 and stage 4
REM sleep

Answer 9

stage 3 and stage 4

Question 10

Sleep spindles and K-complexes are most often associated with ________ sleep.
stage 1
stage 2
stage 3 and stage 4
REM

Answer 10

Stage 2

Question 11

Symptoms of ________ may be improved by REM deprivation.
schizophrenia
Parkinson’s disease
depression
generalized anxiety disorder

Answer 11

Depression

Question 12

The ________ content of a dream refers to the true meaning of the dream.
latent
manifest
collective unconscious
important

Answer 12

Latent

Question 13

________ is loss of muscle tone or control that is often associated with narcolepsy.
RBD
CPAP
cataplexy
insomnia

Answer 13

Cataplexy

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Central sleep apnea

Question 15

The most common treatment for ________ involves the use of amphetamine-like medications.
sleep apnea
RBD
SIDS
narcolepsy

Answer 15

Narcolepsy

Question 15

________ is another word for sleepwalking.
insomnia
somnambulism
cataplexy
narcolepsy

Answer 15

somnambulism

Question 16

________ occurs when a drug user requires more and more of a given drug in order to experience the same effects of the drug.
withdrawal
psychological dependence
tolerance
reuptake

Answer 16

tolerance

Question 17

Cocaine blocks the reuptake of ________.
GABA
glutamate
acetylcholine
dopamine

Answer 17

dopamine

Question 18

________ refers to drug craving.
psychological dependence
antagonism
agonism
physical dependence

Answer 18

psychological dependence

Question 19

LSD affects ________ neurotransmission.
dopamine
serotonin
acetylcholine
norepinephrine

Answer 19

serotonin

Question 20

________ is most effective in individuals that are very open to the power of suggestion.
hypnosis
meditation
mindful awareness
cognitive therapy

Answer 20

hypnosis

Question 21

________ has its roots in religious practice.
hypnosis
meditation
cognitive therapy
behavioral therapy

Answer 21

meditation

Question 22

Meditation may be helpful in ________.
pain management
stress control
treating the flu
both a and b

Answer 22

both a and b

Question 23

Research suggests that cognitive processes, such as learning, may be affected by ________.
hypnosis
meditation
mindful awareness
progressive relaxation

Answer 23

meditation