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Total questions: 77

Worksheet time: 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Choose the correct option. Consciousness is defined as:

a)

Ability to sleep

b)

Awareness of internal and external stimuli

c)

Memory formation

d)

Muscle movement

2.

Choose the correct option. Wakefulness is characterized by:

a)

Low sensory awareness

b)

High sensory awareness and thought

c)

Complete relaxation

d)

Dreaming only

3.

Choose the correct option. A biological rhythm that occurs over 24 hours is called:

a)

Ultradian rhythm

b)

Circadian rhythm

c)

Infradian rhythm

d)

Seasonal rhythm

4.

Choose the correct option. The master clock of the brain that regulates circadian rhythm is:

a)

Pons

b)

Thalamus

c)

Suprachiasmatic nucleus

d)

Pituitary gland

5.

Choose the correct option. The SCN is located in the:

a)

Cerebellum

b)

Hypothalamus

c)

Brainstem

d)

Hippocampus

6.

Choose the correct option. Which hormone makes us feel sleepy and is released in darkness?

a)

Adrenaline

b)

Melatonin

c)

Insulin

d)

Cortisol

7.

Choose the correct option. Melatonin is released by the:

a)

Thyroid gland

b)

Pituitary gland

c)

Pineal gland

d)

Adrenal gland

8.

Choose the correct option. A person’s natural sleep pattern is called:

a)

Homeostasis

b)

Chronotype

c)

Sleep debt

d)

Sleep rebound

9.

Jet lag occurs due to:

a)

Lack of melatonin

b)

Mismatch between internal clock and environment

c)

Brain injury

d)

Lack of dreams

10.

Rotating shift work mainly disrupts:

a)

Memory

b)

Appetite

c)

Circadian rhythm

d)

Intelligence

11.

Chronic lack of sleep leads to:

a)

Sleep debt

b)

Chronotype

c)

Sleep rebound

d)

REM sleep

12.

Sleep rebound refers to:

a)

Feeling tired

b)

Taking longer to fall asleep

c)

Falling asleep faster after deprivation

d)

Dreaming more

13.

The lowest body temperature occurs:

a)

Afternoon

b)

Evening

c)

Early morning

d)

Noon

14.

EEG is used to measure:

a)

Heart rate

b)

Brainwave activity

c)

Blood pressure

d)

Hormone levels

15.

Delta waves are:

a)

High frequency, low amplitude

b)

Low frequency, high amplitude

c)

High frequency, high amplitude

d)

Low frequency, low amplitude

16.

Difficulty falling or staying asleep is called:

a)

Parasomnia

b)

Insomnia

c)

Narcolepsy

d)

Hypnosis

17.

Sleepwalking occurs during:

a)

REM sleep

b)

Slow-wave sleep

c)

Light sleep only

d)

Waking stage

18.

SIDS refers to:

a)

Sleepwalking in children

b)

Infant stopping breathing during sleep

c)

Adult insomnia

d)

REM disorder

19.

Hypnosis involves:

a)

Complete loss of control

b)

Extreme focus and suggestion

c)

Deep sleep

d)

Brain damage

20.

Meditation involves:

a)

Muscle activity

b)

Focusing on a single target

c)

Dreaming

d)

Talking during sleep

21.

Write T or F. Consciousness includes awareness of hunger and pain.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Write T or F. Wakefulness has reduced sensory awareness.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

Write T or F. The hypothalamus maintains homeostasis.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Write T or F. SCN receives light information from the retina.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

Write T or F. Melatonin is released in daylight.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

Write T or F. Chronotype means individual sleep pattern.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

Write T or F. Jet lag causes insomnia and fatigue.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

Write T or F. Bright light helps reset biological clocks.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

Write T or F. Sleep deprivation only affects memory.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

Write T or F. Sleep debt results from chronic lack of sleep.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

Write T or F. REM sleep is controlled by the pons.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

Write T or F. Growth hormone is secreted during sleep.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

Write T or F. Adaptive theory of sleep is strongly supported by evidence.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

Write T or F. Slow-wave sleep helps memory formation.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

Write T or F. Alpha waves occur during deep sleep.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

Write T or F. Insomnia may be linked with depression.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

Write T or F. Parasomnias involve unwanted behaviors during sleep.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

Choose True or False: Night terrors occur during REM sleep.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

Choose True or False: Hypnotized people lose all control.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

Choose True or False: Meditation helps reduce stress and anxiety.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

Fill in the blank: ________ is awareness of internal and external stimuli.

a)

Consciousness

b)

Attention

c)

Perception

d)

Alertness

42.

Fill in the blank: ________ rhythm follows a 24-hour cycle.

a)

Ultradian

b)

Circadian

c)

Infradian

d)

Homeostatic

43.

Fill in the blank: The ________ nucleus is the brain’s master clock.

a)

Suprachiasmatic

b)

Caudate

c)

Amygdaloid

d)

Thalamic

44.

Fill in the blank: The SCN is located in the ________.

a)

Hippocampus

b)

Hypothalamus

c)

Medulla

d)

Cerebellum

45.

Fill in the blank: ________ hormone makes us sleepy.

a)

Cortisol

b)

Adrenaline

c)

Melatonin

d)

Serotonin

46.

Fill in the blank: Melatonin is released by the ________ gland.

a)

Pituitary

b)

Pineal

c)

Thyroid

d)

Adrenal

47.

Fill in the blank: Individual sleep pattern is called ________.

a)

Chronotype

b)

Sleep architecture

c)

Sleep hygiene

d)

Sleep stage

48.

Fill in the blank: ________ is caused by crossing time zones.

a)

Sleep inertia

b)

Jet lag

c)

Sleep apnea

d)

Narcolepsy

49.

Fill in the blank: ________ shift work disrupts circadian rhythm.

a)

Day

b)

Evening

c)

Night

d)

Split

50.

Fill in the blank: Chronic lack of sleep leads to ________.

a)

Sleep debt

b)

Sleep spindles

c)

Lucid dreaming

d)

REM rebound

51.

Fill in the blank: Falling asleep faster after deprivation is ________.

a)

Sleep inertia

b)

Sleep rebound

c)

Sleep hygiene

d)

Sleep fragmentation

52.

Fill in the blank: Brainwaves are recorded using ________.

a)

ECG

b)

EEG

c)

EMG

d)

fMRI

53.

Fill in the blank: ________ waves are high amplitude, low frequency.

a)

Alpha

b)

Beta

c)

Theta

d)

Delta

54.

Fill in the blank: Difficulty sleeping is called ________.

a)

Insomnia

b)

Parasomnia

c)

Hypersomnia

d)

Somniloquy

55.

Fill in the blank: Sleepwalking is a type of ________.

a)

Dyssomnia

b)

Parasomnia

c)

Hypersomnia

d)

Insomnia

56.

Fill in the blank: REM behavior disorder occurs when ________ does not occur.

a)

Muscle paralysis (atonia)

b)

Dreaming

c)

Melatonin release

d)

Sleep spindles

57.

Fill in the blank: Infant death during sleep is called ________.

a)

Apnea

b)

SIDS

c)

Narcolepsy

d)

Bruxism

58.

Fill in the blank: Hypnosis involves ________ and suggestion.

a)

Relaxation

b)

Hyperventilation

c)

Sleep deprivation

d)

Placebo

59.

Fill in the blank: Meditation increases ________ awareness.

a)

Somatic

b)

Mindfulness

c)

Olfactory

d)

Vestibular

60.

Fill in the blank: Sleep helps ________ formation.

a)

Muscle fiber

b)

Memory

c)

Plaque

d)

Reflex

61.

Answer in 2–3 lines: Ali travels from Saudi Arabia to the USA and feels tired and unable to sleep at night. What condition is he experiencing and why?

a)

Jet lag due to time-zone shifts disrupting circadian rhythm

b)

Sleep apnea due to airway obstruction during sleep

c)

Insomnia caused by excessive caffeine intake

d)

REM behavior disorder causing dream enactment

62.

Answer in 2–3 lines: Sara works night shifts that change every week. She feels exhausted and irritable. Which biological rhythm is disturbed?

a)

Ultradian rhythm

b)

Circadian rhythm

c)

Infradian rhythm

d)

Homeostatic drive

63.

Answer in 2–3 lines: Ahmed stays awake studying for two nights. When he finally sleeps, he falls asleep quickly. What is this phenomenon called?

a)

Sleep inertia

b)

Sleep rebound

c)

Sleep fragmentation

d)

Sleep spindles

64.

Answer in 2–3 lines: A patient has difficulty falling asleep at least three nights per week for one month. Identify the disorder.

a)

Insomnia

b)

Narcolepsy

c)

Hypersomnia

d)

Somniloquy

65.

Answer in 2–3 lines: A child walks around the house while asleep and does not remember it later. Which parasomnia is this?

a)

Night terrors

b)

Sleepwalking (somnambulism)

c)

Sleep talking

d)

Bruxism

66.

Answer in 2–3 lines: A person acts out dreams and moves violently during REM sleep. What disorder is described?

a)

Sleep paralysis

b)

REM behavior disorder

c)

Narcolepsy

d)

Restless legs syndrome

67.

Answer in 2–3 lines: A newborn stops breathing during sleep and dies unexpectedly. Identify the condition.

a)

Apnea of prematurity

b)

SIDS

c)

Seizure disorder

d)

Colic

68.

Answer in 2–3 lines: A therapist uses suggestion and relaxation to help a patient quit smoking. Which altered state of consciousness is used?

a)

Mindfulness meditation

b)

Biofeedback

c)

Hypnosis

d)

Placebo

69.

Answer in 2–3 lines: A student practices focusing on breathing to reduce stress and improve sleep. Which technique is this?

a)

Hypnosis

b)

Meditation

c)

Sleep restriction therapy

d)

Cognitive restructuring

70.

Answer in 2–3 lines: During deep sleep, slow high-amplitude brainwaves appear on EEG. Name these waves and state one function of this sleep stage.

a)

Delta waves; physical restoration and tissue repair

b)

Alpha waves; visual processing enhancement

c)

Beta waves; alertness and focused attention

d)

Theta waves; rapid learning of motor skills

71.

The disorder is insomnia.

a)

Insomnia

b)

Narcolepsy

c)

Sleep apnea

d)

Night terrors

72.

This is sleepwalking, a type of parasomnia.

a)

Sleepwalking (somnambulism)

b)

Insomnia

c)

REM sleep behavior disorder

d)

Sleep paralysis

73.

This is REM sleep behavior disorder.

a)

REM sleep behavior disorder

b)

Sleepwalking (somnambulism)

c)

Narcolepsy

d)

Sleep paralysis

74.

This condition is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

a)

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

b)

Obstructive sleep apnea

c)

Restless legs syndrome

d)

Night terrors

75.

This is hypnosis.

a)

Hypnosis

b)

Meditation

c)

Biofeedback

d)

Mindfulness

76.

This is meditation.

a)

Meditation

b)

Hypnosis

c)

Biofeedback

d)

Guided imagery

77.

These are delta waves; slow-wave sleep helps memory formation.

a)

Delta waves

b)

Alpha waves

c)

Beta waves

d)

Theta waves