Question 1

Many researchers believe that the function of sleep is:

Accepted Answer

A) Restoration 
B) Conservation 
C) Adaptation 
D) Unclear 
A) Restoration 
B) Conservation 
C) Adaptation 
D) Unclear D

Question 2

Is there a "center" for consciousness? What areas might be candidates for the role of an "executive" that coordinates the consciousness network?

Accepted Answer

The concept of a "center" for consciousness is a topic of ongoing debate and research in the field of neuroscience and philosophy. Some theories propose that consciousness arises from the integrated activity of various brain regions, rather than being localized in a specific "center." However, there are areas of the brain that are thought to play a crucial role in coordinating the consciousness network.

One candidate for the role of an "executive" that coordinates the consciousness network is the prefrontal cortex. This region of the brain is involved in higher-order cognitive functions, such as decision-making, planning, and self-awareness. It is also thought to be involved in integrating information from different sensory modalities and regulating attention and working memory, all of which are important for the experience of consciousness.

Another potential candidate is the thalamus, which acts as a relay station for sensory information and is involved in regulating the level of arousal and consciousness. The thalamus has widespread connections to other brain regions and is thought to play a key role in coordinating the flow of information within the brain.

Additionally, the default mode network, which includes the medial prefrontal cortex, posterior cingulate cortex, and other regions, has been implicated in self-referential thinking and mind-wandering, and may also play a role in integrating information from different brain regions to support the experience of consciousness.

It's important to note that the exact mechanisms underlying consciousness are still not fully understood, and the search for an "executive" or "center" for consciousness is an active area of research. It's likely that consciousness arises from the complex interactions of multiple brain regions, rather than being localized in a single "center."

Question 3

The baby had colic for 3 days and it seemed that every time Amy would get to sleep the baby would start crying.When she eventually slept through the night,which of the following was most likely to happen?

Accepted Answer

A) Amy had more dreams than usual. 
B) Amy slept soundly,without waking or dreaming. 
C) Amy had difficulty staying asleep. 
D) None of the above 
A) Amy had more dreams than usual. 
B) Amy slept soundly,without waking or dreaming. 
C) Amy had difficulty staying asleep. 
D) None of the above A

Question 4

Which of the following animals would be expected to sleep the most,according to the adaptive theory of sleep?

Accepted Answer

A) A bat 
B) An elephant 
C) A horse 
D) A cow 
A) A bat 
B) An elephant 
C) A horse 
D) A cow

Question 5

The preoptic area is important in both sleep and thermoregulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is not true of REM sleep?

Accepted Answer

A) Disruption of REM sleep decreases retention of memories. 
B) When rats are presented with a learned cue for shock during REM sleep,shock avoidance behavior is enhanced the following day. 
C) Electrical stimulation of the reticular formation during REM sleep improves the performance of rats the following day. 
D) It allows the heated brain to rest. 
A) Disruption of REM sleep decreases retention of memories. 
B) When rats are presented with a learned cue for shock during REM sleep,shock avoidance behavior is enhanced the following day. 
C) Electrical stimulation of the reticular formation during REM sleep improves the performance of rats the following day. 
D) It allows the heated brain to rest.

Question 7

The case of Eve White and Eve Black is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) Dissociate identity disorder 
B) A split corpus callosum producing two different selves 
C) Brain damage producing split personalities 
D) An autistic individual who sometimes shows special talents,but at other times has severe cognitive problems 
A) Dissociate identity disorder 
B) A split corpus callosum producing two different selves 
C) Brain damage producing split personalities 
D) An autistic individual who sometimes shows special talents,but at other times has severe cognitive problems

Question 8

Adenosine may be blocked by caffeine in the ___.

Accepted Answer

A) locus coeruleus 
B) preoptic area 
C) suprachiasmatic nucleus 
D) raphe 
A) locus coeruleus 
B) preoptic area 
C) suprachiasmatic nucleus 
D) raphe

Question 9

According to the adaptive explanation for sleep,why do cows sleep less than bats?

Accepted Answer

According to the adaptive explanation fo

Question 10

Studies of accidents while using a cell phone found that cell phone users:

Accepted Answer

A) Had more accidents partly because cell phone use requires drivers to have one hand off the wheel 
B) Had a higher accident rate mostly because of their divided attention 
C) Had a ten-fold increase in accidents 
D) Did not have a greater risk of accidents if they used a speaker phone 
A) Had more accidents partly because cell phone use requires drivers to have one hand off the wheel 
B) Had a higher accident rate mostly because of their divided attention 
C) Had a ten-fold increase in accidents 
D) Did not have a greater risk of accidents if they used a speaker phone

Question 11

When a person is cognitively aroused,neurons are desynchronized in their firing as they carry out separate tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In a study of 39 species,the combined factors of body size and danger accounted for ___ of the variability in sleep time.

Accepted Answer

A) 35% 
B) 50% 
C) 75% 
D) 80% 
A) 35% 
B) 50% 
C) 75% 
D) 80%

Question 13

Commonly used inhalant anesthetics induce unconsciousness via ___.

Accepted Answer

A) blocking GABA receptors 
B) blocking serotonin 
C) inhibiting orexin receptors 
D) desensitizing acetylcholine receptors 
A) blocking GABA receptors 
B) blocking serotonin 
C) inhibiting orexin receptors 
D) desensitizing acetylcholine receptors

Question 14

Giving caffeine to subjects before a nap results in ___ when compared to subjects in the placebo group.

Accepted Answer

A) a decreased amount of REM sleep 
B) reduced slow-wave sleep 
C) increased sleepiness after the nap 
D) improvement on vigilance tasks 
A) a decreased amount of REM sleep 
B) reduced slow-wave sleep 
C) increased sleepiness after the nap 
D) improvement on vigilance tasks

Question 15

The sense of self does not include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) A sense of identity 
B) A sense of agency 
C) An understanding of why we exist 
D) Theory of mind 
A) A sense of identity 
B) A sense of agency 
C) An understanding of why we exist 
D) Theory of mind

Question 16

REM sleep is important for learning and memory over the lifespan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In the rouge test a child with a developed sense of self will:

Accepted Answer

A) Touch the spot on the face 
B) Touch the spot on the mirror 
C) Try to remove the spot from the face 
D) Try to remove the spot from the mirror 
A) Touch the spot on the face 
B) Touch the spot on the mirror 
C) Try to remove the spot from the face 
D) Try to remove the spot from the mirror

Question 18

Your chronotype:

Accepted Answer

A) Is determined primarily by your genes 
B) Is determined mostly by your environment 
C) Is determined by both genes and environment 
D) Refers to the free-cycling of your ultradian clock 
A) Is determined primarily by your genes 
B) Is determined mostly by your environment 
C) Is determined by both genes and environment 
D) Refers to the free-cycling of your ultradian clock

Question 19

Alpha waves are associated with:

Accepted Answer

A) Arousal and alertness 
B) Wakeful relaxation 
C) Deep slow wave sleep 
D) Dreaming 
A) Arousal and alertness 
B) Wakeful relaxation 
C) Deep slow wave sleep 
D) Dreaming

Question 20

The "basic rest and activity cycle" discussed in your book is:

Accepted Answer

A) Demonstrated by the variations in EEG activity 
B) About 90-100 minutes in duration 
C) Related to daydreaming 
D) All of the above 
A) Demonstrated by the variations in EEG activity 
B) About 90-100 minutes in duration 
C) Related to daydreaming 
D) All of the above

Many researchers believe that the function of sleep is:

Is there a "center" for consciousness? What areas might be candidates for the role of an "executive" that coordinates the consciousness network?

The baby had colic for 3 days and it seemed that every time Amy would get to sleep the baby would start crying.When she eventually slept through the night,which of the following was most likely to happen?

Which of the following animals would be expected to sleep the most,according to the adaptive theory of sleep?

The preoptic area is important in both sleep and thermoregulation.

Which of the following is not true of REM sleep?

The case of Eve White and Eve Black is an example of:

Adenosine may be blocked by caffeine in the ___.

According to the adaptive explanation for sleep,why do cows sleep less than bats?

Studies of accidents while using a cell phone found that cell phone users:

When a person is cognitively aroused,neurons are desynchronized in their firing as they carry out separate tasks.

In a study of 39 species,the combined factors of body size and danger accounted for ___ of the variability in sleep time.

Commonly used inhalant anesthetics induce unconsciousness via ___.

Giving caffeine to subjects before a nap results in ___ when compared to subjects in the placebo group.

The sense of self does not include which of the following?

REM sleep is important for learning and memory over the lifespan.

In the rouge test a child with a developed sense of self will:

Your chronotype:

Alpha waves are associated with:

The "basic rest and activity cycle" discussed in your book is:

What is Biopsychology?

Communication Within the Nervous System

The Organization and Functions of the Nervous System

The Methods and Ethics of Research

Drugs, Addiction, and Reward

Motivation and the Regulation of Internal States

The Biology of Sex and Gender

Emotion and Health

Hearing and Language

Vision and Visual Perception

The Body Senses and Movement

Learning and Memory

Intelligence and Cognitive Functioning

Psychological Disorders

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Exam 15: Sleep and Consciousness

Many researchers believe that the function of sleep is:

Is there a "center" for consciousness? What areas might be candidates for the role of an "executive" that coordinates the consciousness network?

The baby had colic for 3 days and it seemed that every time Amy would get to sleep the baby would start crying.When she eventually slept through the night,which of the following was most likely to happen?

Which of the following animals would be expected to sleep the most,according to the adaptive theory of sleep?

The preoptic area is important in both sleep and thermoregulation.

Which of the following is not true of REM sleep?

The case of Eve White and Eve Black is an example of:

Adenosine may be blocked by caffeine in the ___.

According to the adaptive explanation for sleep,why do cows sleep less than bats?

Studies of accidents while using a cell phone found that cell phone users:

When a person is cognitively aroused,neurons are desynchronized in their firing as they carry out separate tasks.

In a study of 39 species,the combined factors of body size and danger accounted for ___ of the variability in sleep time.

Commonly used inhalant anesthetics induce unconsciousness via ___.

Giving caffeine to subjects before a nap results in ___ when compared to subjects in the placebo group.

The sense of self does not include which of the following?

REM sleep is important for learning and memory over the lifespan.

In the rouge test a child with a developed sense of self will:

Your chronotype:

Alpha waves are associated with:

The "basic rest and activity cycle" discussed in your book is:

What is Biopsychology?

Communication Within the Nervous System

The Organization and Functions of the Nervous System

The Methods and Ethics of Research

Drugs, Addiction, and Reward

Motivation and the Regulation of Internal States

The Biology of Sex and Gender

Emotion and Health

Hearing and Language

Vision and Visual Perception

The Body Senses and Movement

Learning and Memory

Intelligence and Cognitive Functioning

Psychological Disorders

Filters