Consciousness and sleep in Psychology 1.5a-1.5b

What is the significance of the blindsight demonstration?

• It shows that blind people cannot navigate spaces

• It illustrates the two-track mind

• It proves that vision is not necessary for navigation

• It demonstrates auditory processing

Which processing type is not characterized by simultaneous handling?

• Parallel processing

• Sequential processing

• Simultaneous processing

• Multi-channel processing

What is the primary function of parallel processing?

• Handling one aspect at a time

• Handling multiple aspects simultaneously

• Handling random aspects

• Handling linear aspects

What is the role of the pineal gland in the circadian rhythm?

• It produces serotonin.

• It regulates body temperature.

• It produces melatonin.

• It controls hunger.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN)?

• Regulating circadian rhythms

• Controlling heart rate

• Synchronizing sleep patterns

• Responding to light signals

Which environmental factor primarily influences the circadian rhythm?

• Temperature

• Light

• Sound

• Humidity

How does the SCN control the circadian rhythm?

• By adjusting blood pressure

• By regulating heart rate

• By adjusting melatonin production

• By controlling digestion

Hallucinations: ​ (a)   ​ (b)   experience such as seeing something that is ​ (c)   there.

• false
• not
• sensory
• true
• always

Hypnagogic: bizarre ​ (a)   , such as ​ (b)   or feeling of falling of floating while transitioning into ​ (c)   .

• experiences
• jerking
• sleep

Match the following

• Dreams

• NREM -2

• sleep spindles

• NREM -3

• Deep sleep

• REM

• light sleep/Hypnagogic

• NREM -1