WorksheetsSleep and Dreaming Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Circadian rhythm refers to
the pattern of emotional ups and downs we routinely experience.
a pattern of biological functioning that occurs on a roughly 24-hour cycle.
the experience of sleep apnea following an extensive transoceanic flight.
the cycle of five distinct stages that we experience during a normal night's sleep.
a pattern of brain waves that occur during sleep.
The hypnagogic sensations of falling or floating are most likely to occur during which sleep stage?
NREM-1 sleep
NREM-2 sleep
NREM-3 sleep
REM
REM rebound
Fast and jerky movements of the eyes are especially likely to be associated with
sleep spindles.
dissociation.
REM sleep.
sleep apnea.
NREM-3 sleep.
Genital arousal is most likely to be associated with
sleep apnea.
REM sleep.
NREM-2 sleep.
sleep spindles.
hypnagogic sleep.
When people are experiencing vivid dreams
their bodies often move in accordance with what they dream.
their eyes are likely to move under their closed eyelids.
they are more likely to sleepwalk than during any other stage of sleep.
their slow brain-wave patterns indicate that they are deeply asleep.
they intermittently stop breathing.
The lack of the neurotransmitter orexin has been linked to which of the following?
sleep apnea
paradoxical sleep
insomnia
narcolepsy
sleepwalking
Obesity is a risk factor for developing which of the following sleep disorders?
night terrors
sleepwalking
sleep apnea
insomnia
sleep talking
Freud called the remembered story line of a dream its ________ content.
manifest
latent
dissociated
paradoxical
delusional
According to Freud, the personally threatening and censored meaning of a dream is its
manifest content.
dissociated content.
latent content.
hallucinatory content.
social influence.
One theory suggests that the brain activity associated with ________ is helpful for developing and preserving neural pathways in the brain.
night terrors
near-death experiences
sleep apnea
dreaming
hypnagogic sensations
Chemical substances that alter perceptions and moods are called ________ drugs.
neuroadaptive
narcoleptic
psychoactive
hypnagogic
dissociative
Drug tolerance refers to the
absence of pain or anxiety following the use of a drug.
loss of social inhibitions following drug use.
discomfort and distress that follow the discontinued use of a drug.
reduced effect of a drug resulting from its regular usage.
belief that drug use should be legalized.
Unpleasant withdrawal symptoms are indicative of
narcolepsy.
neuroadaptation.
dissociation.
physical dependence.
REM rebound.
Which of the following is true of alcohol?
In large doses, it is a depressant; in small doses, it is a stimulant.
In large doses, it is a stimulant; in small doses, it is a depressant.
In large doses, it is a hallucinogen; in small doses, it is a depressant.
In large doses, it is a stimulant; in small doses, it is a stimulant.
In large doses, it is a depressant; in small doses, it is a depressant.
Research indicates that alcohol
impairs short-term recall of what has just been said.
disrupts the processing of recent experiences into long-term memories.
impairs recall of existing long-term memories.
increases REM sleep.
decreases latent content.
Which of the following sleep disorders is characterized by sudden and uncontrollable episodes of sleep?
sleep apnea
REM rebound
narcolepsy
insomnia
night terrors
Which stage of sleep is most closely associated with the occurrence of sleep spindles?
REM sleep
NREM-3 sleep
NREM-1 sleep
REM rebound
NREM-2 sleep
Which of the following best describes the term 'withdrawal' in relation to drug use?
Development of new neural pathways
Physical and psychological symptoms experienced after stopping a drug
Increased sensitivity to a drug after repeated use
Enhanced memory formation due to drug use
Improved sleep quality after drug cessation
Which of the following sleep disorders involves repeated interruptions of breathing during sleep?
Sleep apnea
Narcolepsy
Insomnia
Night terrors
Sleepwalking
REM sleep is characterized by which of the following features?
Absence of dreaming
Rapid eye movements and vivid dreams
Muscle activity increases
Minimal brain activity
Slow, regular breathing
