Sleep Psych Quiz

The pattern of physical and behavioral changes that follows a 24 hour cycle, in accordance with the hours of light and darkness.

• REM

• NREM

• circadian rhythm

• ultradian rhythm

The stages of sleep are classified into two distinct basic types characterized by

• body temperature

• breathing rates.

• rapid eye movement vs non-rapid eye movement

• the ability of the sleeper to quickly respond to stimulus

The stages of sleep are differentiated from each other by

• varying levels of adrenaline found in the blood

• varying patterns of brain activity

• whether you are dreaming or not.

• your core body temperature

A hormone released by the pineal gland that increases feelings of relaxation and tiredness

• dopamine

• melatonin

• SCN

• serotonin

During this stage of sleep, you drift in and out of sleep and can be easily awakened.

• Stage 1

• Stage 2

• Stage 3

• Stage 4

During this stage of sleep, muscle activity and eye movements completely stop, and you become difficult to awaken.

• Stage 1

• REM

• Stage 2

• Stage 3

Approximately how long is each cycle of sleep during a full night’s sleep?

• 120 minutes
• 90 minutes
• 80 minutes
• 100 minutes

REM stands for

• Rapid eye movement
• Rapid eye motion
• Rage eye movement
• Random eye movement

The period of the sleep cycle when most dreaming (VIVID)occurs is

• Stage 1
• Stage 3
• Stage 2
• REM

Match the definition with the term.

• Consciousness

• 1.  characterized by dividing attention to two or more tasks or activities performed at the same time

• Focused Awareness

• 1.  characterized by drifting thoughts or mental imagery

• Altered States of Consciousness

• *Awareness of yourself and your environment

  *Cannot be seen, touched or measured

  
  

• Divided Consciousness

• states of awareness that differ from one’s usual waking state

• Drifting Consciousness

• a heightened state of alert wakefulness