Sleep and Dreams Quiz CC8

What is the purpose of sleep according to the text?

• To rest and repair neurons and cells

• To release growth hormones

• To improve memory

• To promote neural development

Who discovered the REM sleep stage?

• Mike Birbiglia

• Nathaniel Kleitman

• Eugene Aserinsky

• Armond Aserinsky

Which stage of sleep is characterized by bursts of rapid brain wave activity called sleep spindles?

• NREM-1

• NREM-2

• NREM-3

• REM

What is the main characteristic of REM sleep?

• Muscles are tense and active

• Brain is in a deep slumber

• Eyes are paralyzed

• Motor cortex is inactive

Which sleep disorder causes temporary cessation of breathing during sleep?

• Insomnia

• Narcolepsy

• Sleep apnea

• Night terrors

What is the primary neurotransmitter associated with REM sleep behavior disorder?

• GABA

• Serotonin

• Dopamine

• Acetylcholine

Which stage of sleep is most common for night terrors to occur?

• REM

• NREM-1

• NREM-2

• NREM-3

What is the average amount of time a person spends dreaming in their lifetime?

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

• 2 years

According to the information processing theory, what is the main function of dreams?

• To provide wish-fulfillment

• To sort out and process the day's events

• To promote neural development

• To engage brain networks during daydreaming

Which theory suggests that dreams are accidental side-effects of random brain activity?

• Neural activity theory

• Information processing theory

• Physiological function theory

• Cognitive development theory