Question 1

Research suggests that the average human being needs approximately _____ hours of sleep per night.&#10;A)6-7&#10;B)8-9&#10;C)7-8&#10;D)9-10

Accepted Answer

Research generally suggests that the average adult needs about 7-8 hours of sleep per night for optimal health and functioning.

Question 2

The most general type of concept is a __________ concept.&#10;A)subordinate&#10;B)superordinate&#10;C)formal&#10;D)natural

Accepted Answer

A superordinate concept is the most general type of concept, as it encompasses many subordinate concepts within it. For example, “Animal” is a superordinate concept that includes many subordinate concepts such as “Dog,” “Cat,” and “Bird.”

Question 3

Which of the following types of problem solutions is analogous to having an &#34;aha&#34; moment?&#10;A)the mental set&#10;B)heuristics&#10;C)algorithm&#10;D)insight

Accepted Answer

Insight involves suddenly realizing a solution to a problem after either letting the problem incubate or accessing a less popular form of reasoning. This is often characterized as an "aha" moment.

Question 4

What was the name of the artificial intelligence program that defeated chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov?&#10;A)Deep Junior&#10;B)Red McCarthy&#10;C)Red Buttons&#10;D)Deep Blue

Accepted Answer

The artificial intelligence program that defeated chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov was called Deep Blue.

Question 5

Kanzi,a __________,demonstrated the ability of some animals to acquire some human language skills.&#10;A)bonobo chimpanzee&#10;B)chicken&#10;C)dolphin&#10;D)german shephard

Accepted Answer

Kanzi is a bonobo chimpanzee who has been taught to communicate using a system of lexigrams (symbols that represent words). He has demonstrated the ability to understand and use hundreds of words and phrases in English, indicating that some animals have the capacity to acquire human language skills.

Question 6

A sleep disorder that may require the use of a machine to force air gently into the nasal passages is called ________________.&#10;A)sleep apnea&#10;B)insomnia&#10;C)narcolepsy&#10;D)cataplexy

Accepted Answer

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that involves the cessation of breathing during sleep. It may require the use of a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine to gently force air into the nasal passages to keep them open and prevent breathing difficulties. Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling or staying asleep, while narcolepsy and cataplexy are disorders that involve sudden sleep attacks or episodes of weakness or paralysis.

Question 7

Each of the following is a sleep disorder EXCEPT ______.&#10;A)narcolepsy&#10;B)REM rebound&#10;C)insomnia&#10;D)night terrors

Accepted Answer

Narcolepsy, insomnia, and night terrors are all sleep disorders that are recognized by the medical community. REM rebound, on the other hand, is not a sleep disorder but rather a phenomenon that can occur after a period of sleep deprivation where the body experiences an increase in REM sleep.

Question 8

Sleep spindles appear during ______ slee&#10;A)stage 1&#10;B)REM&#10;C)stage 2&#10;D)stage 4

Accepted Answer

Sleep spindles typically appear during stage 2 sleep, which is characterized by bursts of rapid brain activity known as sleep spindles. In contrast, stage 1 sleep is marked by slower brain waves and the occasional muscle twitch or jerk, while stage 4 sleep is the deepest stage of non-REM sleep and is associated with the slowest brain waves. REM sleep, on the other hand, is characterized by rapid eye movements and heightened brain activity.

Question 9

Our awareness of various mental processes,such as making decisions,daydreaming, reflecting,and concentrating,is called ______.&#10;A)consciousness&#10;B)creativity&#10;C)intelligence&#10;D)self-awareness

Accepted Answer

The awareness of mental processes such as decision making, daydreaming, reflecting and concentrating is known as consciousness. Consciousness refers to our subjective experience of the world and ourselves, including our thoughts, feelings, and perceptions. Creativity and intelligence are related to mental processes but do not specifically refer to the awareness of them. Self-awareness refers to the ability to reflect on oneself and one's own mental processes.

Question 10

One of the main semantic problems with using sleepwalking as a defense for murder is ______________.&#10;A)sleepwalkers really don't walk&#10;B)the correct term for this type of behavior is REM behavior disorder&#10;C)true sleepwalking does not really exist&#10;D)most murderers do not sleep well

Accepted Answer

The correct term for the type of behavior exhibited by individuals who commit violent acts while sleepwalking is REM behavior disorder, not sleepwalking. Therefore, using sleepwalking as a defense for murder is semantically incorrect.

Deck 6: B: Consciousness and Cognition