Chapter 4 - Getting The Sleep You Need Quiz

1. The average amount of sleep school-age children should get every night is ____ hours.

• A. 12–16
• B. 10–13
• C. 9–12
• D. 7–9

2. A short sleeper is someone who ____.

• A. can function well on less sleep
• B. needs to sleep less often than others
• C. does not experience a sleep deficit
• D. goes to sleep early and wakes up early

3. All of the following are part of the circadian rhythms controlled by the body’s master biological “clock,” except ____.

• A. sleep-wake cycle
• B. dream cycles
• C. hormone levels
• D. brain wave activity

4. Which of the following do researchers believe dreams help people do?

• A. Experience other senses.
• B. Forget information.
• C. Cause conflicts.
• D. Regulate their moods.

5. ____ is a disorder that results in a person being unable to fall asleep until very late at night and naturally not waking up until much later in the morning.

• A. Delayed sleep phases syndrome
• B. Insomnia
• C. Parasomnia
• D. Sleep apnea

6. All of the following are common parasomnia disorders, except ___

• A. sleepwalking
• B. restless leg syndrome
• C. sleep apnea
• D. teeth grinding

7. Which of the following is a side effect of sleep apnea?

• A. Excessive nighttime alertness.
• B. Increase in mental functioning.
• C. Low blood pressure.
• D. Morning headaches.

8. All of the following are snacks that contain tryptophan, which can help you fall asleep at night, except ____.

• A. turkey sandwich
• B. banana
• C. chocolate
• D. kiwi

9. Which of the following is a technique you should use to create a comfortable environment for sleeping?

• A. Create a small space on your bed where you cannot toss or turn.
• B. Reduce the room’s temperature.
• C. Listen to loud music to drown out other noise.
• D. Keep a light on to mimic the moon.

10. All of the following are examples of how to control exposure to light in order to regulate your sleep schedule, except ____.

• A. using a night-light in the bathroom to avoid turning on a light in the middle of the night
• B. keeping the curtains and blinds closed during the day to reduce the amount of light
• C. eating lunch outside or going for a walk in the late afternoon
• D. minimizing the time you spend in front of the television or computer screen at the end of the day