Question 1

The results from an American College Health Association study indicate that most college students

Accepted Answer

A) get enough sleep to feel well-rested at least five days a week. 
B) feel tired or sleepy three or more days a week. 
C) sleep more hours per night than students of their parents' generation. 
D) sleep an average of only three hours per night. 
A) get enough sleep to feel well-rested at least five days a week. 
B) feel tired or sleepy three or more days a week. 
C) sleep more hours per night than students of their parents' generation. 
D) sleep an average of only three hours per night. B

Question 2

The energizing period of sleep during which dreams occur is

Accepted Answer

A) non-REM sleep. 
B) REM sleep. 
C) alternating-wave sleep. 
D) rapid-wave sleep. 
A) non-REM sleep. 
B) REM sleep. 
C) alternating-wave sleep. 
D) rapid-wave sleep. B

Question 3

When you feel groggy and disoriented after a long nap,you are experiencing

Accepted Answer

A) sleep apnea. 
B) narcolepsy. 
C) insomnia. 
D) sleep inertia. 
A) sleep apnea. 
B) narcolepsy. 
C) insomnia. 
D) sleep inertia. D

Question 4

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)commonly results in

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A) reduced snoring. 
B) frequent night waking. 
C) deep breathing. 
D) restful sleep. 
A) reduced snoring. 
B) frequent night waking. 
C) deep breathing. 
D) restful sleep.

Question 5

Due to her job,Jessica sleeps 5 to 6 hours per night on weekends.Which of the following is the BEST strategy for her to resolve her sleep debt?

Accepted Answer

A) She can't make up for her lost sleep. 
B) She can sleep 12 hours one night per week and 6 to 7 hours the other nights. 
C) She can readjust her circadian rhythm by sleeping 5 to 6 hours every night. 
D) She can sleep 9 hours per night Monday through Friday. 
A) She can't make up for her lost sleep. 
B) She can sleep 12 hours one night per week and 6 to 7 hours the other nights. 
C) She can readjust her circadian rhythm by sleeping 5 to 6 hours every night. 
D) She can sleep 9 hours per night Monday through Friday.

Question 6

Jane stayed up all night taking care of her sick child.She will need to sleep more than average the next few nights to make up for the hours of lost sleep.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Explain the four stages of NREM sleep.

Accepted Answer

Stage 1 is the lightest stage of sleep.I

Question 8

According to current research,most adults function best with how many hours of sleep per night?

Accepted Answer

A) 7-8 
B) 4-5 
C) 5-6 
D) 9-10 
A) 7-8 
B) 4-5 
C) 5-6 
D) 9-10

Question 9

The most common sleep disorder is

Accepted Answer

A) narcolepsy. 
B) insomnia. 
C) sleep apnea. 
D) sleepwalking. 
A) narcolepsy. 
B) insomnia. 
C) sleep apnea. 
D) sleepwalking.

Question 10

The portion of the brain considered to be the "master mind" that only rests during sleep is the

Accepted Answer

A) cerebral cortex. 
B) cerebellum. 
C) brain stem. 
D) midbrain. 
A) cerebral cortex. 
B) cerebellum. 
C) brain stem. 
D) midbrain.

Question 11

During non-REM sleep

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A) heart rate increases. 
B) digestive processes come to a halt. 
C) vivid dreams occur. 
D) body temperature and energy use drop. 
A) heart rate increases. 
B) digestive processes come to a halt. 
C) vivid dreams occur. 
D) body temperature and energy use drop.

Question 12

The sleep disorder in which a person experiences unpleasant sensations in the legs and an uncontrollable urge to move to relieve the sensations is

Accepted Answer

A) central sleep apnea. 
B) restless legs syndrome. 
C) sleepwalking. 
D) narcolepsy. 
A) central sleep apnea. 
B) restless legs syndrome. 
C) sleepwalking. 
D) narcolepsy.

Question 13

Which of the following groups of Americans is most likely to suffer from sleepiness?

Accepted Answer

A) those between the ages of 13 and 29 
B) those between the ages of 30 and 44 
C) those between the ages of 55 and 69 
D) those age 70 and older 
A) those between the ages of 13 and 29 
B) those between the ages of 30 and 44 
C) those between the ages of 55 and 69 
D) those age 70 and older

Question 14

The shortest stage of sleep is stage 2.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Sleepwalking sometimes occurs during

Accepted Answer

A) NREM stage 4. 
B) NREM stage 3. 
C) NREM stage 2. 
D) NREM stage 1. 
A) NREM stage 4. 
B) NREM stage 3. 
C) NREM stage 2. 
D) NREM stage 1.

Question 16

Which of the following decreases the effect of melatonin?

Accepted Answer

A) alcohol 
B) tryptophan 
C) muscle relaxants 
D) caffeine 
A) alcohol 
B) tryptophan 
C) muscle relaxants 
D) caffeine

Question 17

REM sleep is named for which physiological activity that occurs while dreaming?

Accepted Answer

A) raised and elevated melatonin 
B) rapidly energized metabolism 
C) rapid eye movements 
D) restless energized movements 
A) raised and elevated melatonin 
B) rapidly energized metabolism 
C) rapid eye movements 
D) restless energized movements

Question 18

During which stage of sleep does a person disengage from the environment?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4

Question 19

In preparation for his exam,Juan plans to stay up all night studying.According to research,this strategy will likely result in

Accepted Answer

A) improved memory in general. 
B) reduced cognitive ability. 
C) increased short-term memory only. 
D) a higher grade on his exam. 
A) improved memory in general. 
B) reduced cognitive ability. 
C) increased short-term memory only. 
D) a higher grade on his exam.

Question 20

Most adults need only 5 to 6 hours of sleep per night,provided it is high-quality sleep.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: A : Focus On: Improving Your Sleep

The results from an American College Health Association study indicate that most college students

The energizing period of sleep during which dreams occur is

When you feel groggy and disoriented after a long nap,you are experiencing

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)commonly results in

Due to her job,Jessica sleeps 5 to 6 hours per night on weekends.Which of the following is the BEST strategy for her to resolve her sleep debt?

Jane stayed up all night taking care of her sick child.She will need to sleep more than average the next few nights to make up for the hours of lost sleep.

Explain the four stages of NREM sleep.

According to current research,most adults function best with how many hours of sleep per night?

The most common sleep disorder is

The portion of the brain considered to be the "master mind" that only rests during sleep is the

During non-REM sleep

The sleep disorder in which a person experiences unpleasant sensations in the legs and an uncontrollable urge to move to relieve the sensations is

Which of the following groups of Americans is most likely to suffer from sleepiness?

The shortest stage of sleep is stage 2.

Sleepwalking sometimes occurs during

Which of the following decreases the effect of melatonin?

REM sleep is named for which physiological activity that occurs while dreaming?

During which stage of sleep does a person disengage from the environment?

In preparation for his exam,Juan plans to stay up all night studying.According to research,this strategy will likely result in

Most adults need only 5 to 6 hours of sleep per night,provided it is high-quality sleep.

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