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51.On many nights, Matilda claims to be able to decide : 1231222
51.On many nights, Matilda claims to be able to decide in advance what she will dream about, as well as to be able to control her dreams as they occur. The term _____ is used to describe Matilda’s dreams.
A)abnormal
B)precognitive
C)latent
D)manifest
E)lucid
52.Regarding sleep patterns across the life cycle, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)Infants and children spend more time in REM sleep than adults.
B)By late adulthood, many people only require about six hours of sleep per night.
C)Contrary to the common perception, most high school students get the recommended amount of sleep for adolescents.
D)The average American sleeps less per night than the recommended amount.
E)Most adults require between seven and nine hours of sleep for their maximum functioning.
53.Regarding sleep deprivation, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)Lifestyle factors contribute to many Americans’ sleep deprivation.
B)People are generally not able to “rebound” from REM deprivation.
C)Loss of sleep impairs learning ability and memory.
D)Sleep deprivation is one of the most common causes of motor vehicle accidents.
E)Prolonged periods of sleep deprivation increases the risk of developing high blood pressure.
54.Regarding sleep deprivation, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A)Sleep deprivation is relatively uncommon.
B)Sleep deprivation tends to affect older adults but not young adults of college age.
C) People are generally not able to “rebound” from REM deprivation.
D)Loss of sleep impairs reaction times.
E)Even brief periods of sleep deprivation can increase the risk of developing high blood pressure.
55.If you were sleep deprived, which of the following would you expect to be affected?
A)reaction time
B)concentration and memory
C)academic performance
D)concentration, memory, and academic performance
E)reaction time, concentration, and memory
56.What is the most common sleep disorder?
A)sleep terror disorder
B)narcolepsy
C)sleepwalking disorder
D)insomnia
E)sleep apnea
57.Some nights Chang has problems falling asleep. Other nights, he wakes up several times during the night and has difficulty returning to sleep. Chang likely suffers from which sleep disorder?
A)insomnia
B)nightmare disorder
C)narcolepsy
D)sleepwalking
E)sleep apnea
58. Mr. Grammarcy has been having trouble sleeping at night, and his lack of sleep is beginning to interfere with his ability to function properly during the day. He’s concerned that he may lose his job in the next round of lay-offs at his company. He is also having marital problems. He tends to lay awake at night, worrying about these problems and thinking about what he can do to resolve these issues. Based on the discussion in the text, Mr. Grammarcy should understand that _____.
A) worrying increases one’s bodily arousal, which can prevent normal sleep
B) daily hassles and concerns do not normally interfere with normal sleep, so he should look for a medical reason for his insomnia
C) when his marital issues are resolved, his sleep pattern will return to normal, regardless of his concerns about his job
D) sleep is a natural function that cannot be forced without medical intervention or biofeedback training
E) sleeping pills, used according to directions, will resolve his sleep problems
59.Kendra has a sleep disorder in which she suddenly falls into “sleep attacks” during the daytime. What is the name of Kendra’s disorder?
A)REM sleep disorder
B)Sleep apnea
C)Sleep terror disorder
D)Nightmare disorder
E)Narcolepsy
60.Scientists believe that narcolepsy is caused by
A)an overactive thyroid gland.
B)loss of brain cells in the hypothalamus.
C)an underactive thyroid gland.
D)loss of brain cells in the reticular system.
E)substance abuse.
