Question 1

Sleep is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT for
A)being an innate biological rhythm.
B)being necessary for life in humans.
C)giving way temporarily in times of great danger.
D)being a total loss of consciousness.

Accepted Answer

Sleep is not a total loss of consciousness as the brain continues to process information during sleep and can even respond to external stimuli.

Question 2

After even a few hours of sleep loss,most people experience excessive daytime sleepiness known as
A)hypersomnia.
B)somnambulism.
C)insomnia.
D)sleep apnea.

Accepted Answer

Excessive daytime sleepiness is a symptom of hypersomnia, which is defined as excessive sleepiness or daytime sleepiness even after getting an adequate amount of sleep. Sleep loss can contribute to this feeling of excessive sleepiness during the day.

Question 3

Any repeating cycle of biological activity,such as sleep and waking cycles or changes in body temperature,is known as a(n)
A)ASC.
B)biological rhythm.
C)condensation.
D)REM rebound.

Accepted Answer

A repeating cycle of biological activity is known as a biological rhythm. Choices A, C, and D are not accurate descriptions of this concept.

Question 4

Regarding people who have experienced extreme sleep deprivation,which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)Randy Gardner at age 17 holds the official world record for sleep deprivation.
B)After Randy Gardner went 264 hours without sleep,he needed three days of sleep to get over this 11-day sleep loss.
C)At various times during this extreme sleep deprivation,Randy's speech was slurred,and he couldn't concentrate,remember clearly,or name common objects.
D)Sleep loss typically causes trembling hands,irritability,staring,and increased pain sensitivity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Regarding people who have experienced extreme sleep...

Question 5

Most symptoms of sleep deprivation
A)are reversed by a single night's rest.
B)require a long period of bed rest for recovery.
C)are irreversible.
D)can be prevented by consuming caffeine.

Accepted Answer

Most symptoms of sleep deprivation can be reversed by a single night's rest. While it is important to get consistent, quality sleep on a regular basis, short-term sleep deprivation can often be quickly resolved with a good night's sleep.

Question 6

After prolonged sleep deprivation,a person getting his or her first night of sleep will
A)have difficulty sleeping.
B)feel compelled to replace lost sleep by sleeping late for several days.
C)find that most symptoms are reversed by a single night's sleep.
D)still feel badly for at least five days until the effect of sleep loss wears off.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that most symptoms of sleep deprivation can be reversed by a single night's sleep. However, it is important to note that chronic sleep deprivation can have long-term effects on health and well-being.

Question 7

Rapid physical changes during puberty have what effect on the adolescent's need for sleep?
A)increases the adolescent's need for sleep
B)slightly decreases the adolescent's need for sleep
C)significantly decreases the adolescent's need for sleep
D)has no effect on the adolescent's need for sleep

Accepted Answer

Rapid physical changes during puberty require more energy from the body, which can increase the adolescent's need for sleep. Additionally, hormonal changes during puberty can also affect sleep patterns and make adolescents more tired.

Question 8

During the teen years,the quality and quantity of sleep time tends to
A)increase.
B)decrease.
C)become more stable.
D)show no change from childhood.

Accepted Answer

During the teen years, there is a natural shift in the biological clock that makes it difficult for teens to fall asleep as early as they did in their childhood. As a result, the quantity and quality of sleep time tends to decrease during the teen years.

Question 9

Regarding sleep,which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)A good sleep helps people to remember what they learned the day before.
B)Some people can learn very complex tasks while asleep,such as learning a foreign language.
C)You are more likely to awaken if you hear your own name spoken instead of another name.
D)Humans will spend approximately 25 years of their life asleep.

Accepted Answer

There is no scientific evidence to support the claim that people can learn complex tasks while asleep, such as learning a foreign language. In fact, it is impossible to learn anything new while in deep sleep.

Question 10

LaMonte had trouble concentrating in class today.His roommate noticed that LaMonte's hands are trembling;his speech is slurred;and he is having trouble even naming common objects.LaMonte is most likely suffering from
A)sleep loss.
B)somnambulism.
C)lucid dreaming.
D)narcolepsy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of LaMonte had trouble concentrating in class today.His...

Question 11

A rare disease that prevents sleep
A)often causes the person to develop manic-depression.
B)usually occurs in two-week intervals.
C)usually occurs in combination with Alzheimer's disease.
D)always ends with stupor,coma,and death.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A rare disease that prevents sleep
A)often causes...

Question 12

Regarding the state of sleep in humans,which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)We are totally unresponsive while asleep.
B)We can perform very simple tasks while asleep.
C)We cannot learn complex skills while asleep.
D)We can respond to familiar sounds and words,such as our names,while asleep.

Accepted Answer

While we may be less responsive while asleep than when awake, we are not completely unresponsive. As stated in answer D, we can still respond to familiar sounds and words.

Question 13

Because 15-year-old Lisa stays up late texting her friends and then gets up early for school,she tends to be very sleepy in class,a condition common to teenagers known as
A)insomnia.
B)narcolepsy.
C)hypersomnia.
D)hypnopompic conditioning.

Accepted Answer

Hypersomnia is a condition characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness, which is commonly seen in teenagers who stay up late and have to get up early for school. Insomnia refers to difficulty falling or staying asleep, while narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that involves sudden and uncontrollable episodes of falling asleep. Hypnopompic conditioning is not a recognized sleep disorder or condition.

Question 14

Sleep loss can cause all of the following EXCEPT for
A)slurred speech and inability to name common objects.
B)decreased pain sensitivity.
C)inability to concentrate or remember clearly.
D)trembling hands,irritability,and staring.

Accepted Answer

Sleep loss can cause slurred speech, inability to concentrate or remember clearly, trembling hands, irritability, and staring. However, it does not cause decreased pain sensitivity. In fact, sleep deprivation has been shown to increase pain sensitivity.

Question 15

Dolphins are able to sleep without drowning because they
A)have gills,like fish do.
B)have a special opening that allows air in but not water.
C)sleep on just one side of their brain at a time.
D)inflate their bodies before sleep,which maintains them floating upright so they can breathe without taking in any water.

Accepted Answer

Dolphins are able to sleep without drowning because they sleep on just one side of their brain at a time, while the other side remains awake and in control of surfacing for air. This is called unihemispheric sleep, and allows dolphins to continue breathing even while they are asleep.

Question 16

Each of us will spend approximately how many years of life asleep?
A)five
B)15
C)20
D)25

Accepted Answer

On average, humans spend about one-third of their lives asleep, which translates to approximately 25 years for someone living to the age of 75.

Question 17

Which of the following could you learn to do in your sleep?
A)math
B)foreign language
C)touch a switch on cue
D)dream analysis

Accepted Answer

Learning to touch a switch on cue (also known as sleep conditioning) is a real phenomenon that has been studied in sleep research. Participants are able to learn to make a particular motion, like pressing a button or moving a finger, in response to a specific sound or cue during sleep. While it is possible to improve math or language skills with practice during waking hours, it is not yet clear whether learning can occur during sleep. Dream analysis, on the other hand, is a technique that requires conscious reflection and interpretation of one's dreams, and therefore cannot be learned in one's sleep.

Question 18

Regarding teenagers and sleep,which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)Rapid physical changes during puberty decrease the adolescent's need for sleep.
B)The quality of sleep time tends to decrease during the teen years.
C)Excessive daytime sleepiness is a common problem in adolescents.
D)The quantity of sleep time tends to decrease during the teen years.

Accepted Answer

Rapid physical changes during puberty actually increase the adolescent's need for sleep, not decrease it.

Question 19

Being prevented from getting desired or needed amounts of sleep is known as
A)hypersomnia.
B)insomnia.
C)sleep deprivation.
D)sleep apnea.

Accepted Answer

Sleep deprivation refers to the condition of not getting the desired or needed amounts of sleep. Hypersomnia refers to excessive sleepiness or prolonged sleep, insomnia refers to difficulty falling or staying asleep, and sleep apnea refers to a breathing disorder during sleep.

Question 20

Regarding sleep,which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)Humans are unable to respond to environmental cues when asleep since sleep involves a complete loss of consciousness.
B)Not all animals sleep.
C)Dolphins are able to voluntarily breathe air and sleep without drowning by sleeping on just one side of the brain at a time.
D)Sleep is an innate biological rhythm.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. Humans are in fact able to respond to environmental cues while asleep, such as the sound of an alarm clock. While sleep is a loss of consciousness, it is not a complete loss of awareness or responsiveness.

Quiz 25: Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams

Sleep is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT for

After even a few hours of sleep loss,most people experience excessive daytime sleepiness known as

Any repeating cycle of biological activity,such as sleep and waking cycles or changes in body temperature,is known as a(n)

Regarding people who have experienced extreme sleep deprivation,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Most symptoms of sleep deprivation

After prolonged sleep deprivation,a person getting his or her first night of sleep will

Rapid physical changes during puberty have what effect on the adolescent's need for sleep?

During the teen years,the quality and quantity of sleep time tends to

Regarding sleep,which of the following statements is FALSE?

LaMonte had trouble concentrating in class today.His roommate noticed that LaMonte's hands are trembling;his speech is slurred;and he is having trouble even naming common objects.LaMonte is most likely suffering from

A rare disease that prevents sleep

Regarding the state of sleep in humans,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Because 15-year-old Lisa stays up late texting her friends and then gets up early for school,she tends to be very sleepy in class,a condition common to teenagers known as

Sleep loss can cause all of the following EXCEPT for

Dolphins are able to sleep without drowning because they

Each of us will spend approximately how many years of life asleep?

Which of the following could you learn to do in your sleep?

Regarding teenagers and sleep,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Being prevented from getting desired or needed amounts of sleep is known as

Regarding sleep,which of the following statements is FALSE?