AP Psych FAC Unit 2.3 (mods 1.5a-1.5c)

Front

A sleep disorder characterized by uncontrollable episodes of sleep is called

Back

narcolepsy.

Front

A sleep disorder that is characterized by a cessation in breathing, which causes a person to wake up repeatedly throughout the night is called

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sleep apnea.

Front

The dream theory that postulates that REM sleep triggers random neural activity, which our sleeping brain weaves into stories is called

Back

the Activation-Synthesis Theory.

Front

The tendency for REM sleep to increase following REM sleep deprivation is called

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REM rebound.

Front

Which theory explains the role of sleep in memory improvement?

Back

Consolidation theory

Front

How many minutes does the average sleep cycle last?

Back

90

Front

What brain waves are produced when one is awake but relaxed?

Back

Alpha Waves

Front

What trend happens over the course of a night's sleep?

Back

We spend more time in REM

Front

A patient reports acting out their dreams by kicking, punching, and talking in their sleep. Their partner is concerned because this behavior occurs regularly during the night. What sleep disorder is this patient likely experiencing?

Back

REM Sleep Behavior Disorder

Front

Why is REM sleep called paradoxical sleep?

Back

It is characterized by a combination of deep sleep and heightened brain activity.