Question 1

Gene occasionally has difficulty falling asleep but has never been diagnosed with a sleep disorder.Which strategy can he use to help him fall asleep faster?

Accepted Answer

A) working on the computer later in the evening to keep his mind occupied 
B) eating his largest meal within two hours of bedtime so he won't be hungry 
C) practicing deep breathing or meditation before bedtime 
D) drinking a lot of fluids in the evening to stay hydrated 
A) working on the computer later in the evening to keep his mind occupied 
B) eating his largest meal within two hours of bedtime so he won't be hungry 
C) practicing deep breathing or meditation before bedtime 
D) drinking a lot of fluids in the evening to stay hydrated

Question 2

Sleep helps the body to conserve energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What percentage of the world's population lacks adequate sleep?

Accepted Answer

A) about 25 percent 
B) about 35 percent 
C) about 45 percent 
D) about 55 percent 
A) about 25 percent 
B) about 35 percent 
C) about 45 percent 
D) about 55 percent

Question 4

According to research,immune function is increased in adolescents who

Accepted Answer

A) get 7 hours of sleep a night. 
B) get 8 hours of sleep a night. 
C) get 9 hours of sleep a night. 
D) get more than 9 hours of sleep a night. 
A) get 7 hours of sleep a night. 
B) get 8 hours of sleep a night. 
C) get 9 hours of sleep a night. 
D) get more than 9 hours of sleep a night.

Question 5

After working on a class project all week and only sleeping about four hours per night,Courtney is

Accepted Answer

A) compromising her immunity. 
B) improving her productivity. 
C) getting an adequate amount of sleep for her body needs. 
D) increasing her ability to handle sleep deprivation. 
A) compromising her immunity. 
B) improving her productivity. 
C) getting an adequate amount of sleep for her body needs. 
D) increasing her ability to handle sleep deprivation.

Question 6

Nicotine and alcohol improve sleep by inducing relaxation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

REM sleep restores the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Sleep deficiencies have been linked to increased alcohol abuse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The condition that causes people to fall asleep involuntarily during the day is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

The majority of nighttime sleep is spent in REM sleep.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Justin often engages in binge drinking on the weekends.This behavior puts him at risk for a dangerous sleep disorder in which the brain and the respiratory muscles do not communicate properly.It's known as

Accepted Answer

A) central sleep apnea. 
B) obstructive sleep apnea. 
C) narcolepsy. 
D) delta sleep. 
A) central sleep apnea. 
B) obstructive sleep apnea. 
C) narcolepsy. 
D) delta sleep.

Question 12

Naps are most effective for improving alertness if they are longer than 30 minutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Tracy pulls "all-nighters" during finals week.Explain why this could negatively impact her grades.

Accepted Answer

Restricting sleep can cause neurological

Question 14

What role does exposure to sunlight during the day play in improving sleep?

Accepted Answer

A) It prevents depression. 
B) It helps a person absorb vitamins. 
C) It helps to regulate the circadian rhythm. 
D) It discourages napping during the day. 
A) It prevents depression. 
B) It helps a person absorb vitamins. 
C) It helps to regulate the circadian rhythm. 
D) It discourages napping during the day.

Question 15

During NREM sleep,body temperature and energy use drop.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Jet lag occurs because travelers take frequent naps while flying.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Caffeine effectively counteracts the negative effects of sleep deprivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

During REM sleep

Accepted Answer

A) the body moves around a lot. 
B) the brain processes and consolidates information. 
C) body temperature drops. 
D) muscles contract and relax. 
A) the body moves around a lot. 
B) the brain processes and consolidates information. 
C) body temperature drops. 
D) muscles contract and relax.

Question 19

The restful,restorative period of sleep 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.

Question 20

Lack of sleep can have a detrimental effect on academic performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: A : Focus On: Improving Your Sleep

Gene occasionally has difficulty falling asleep but has never been diagnosed with a sleep disorder.Which strategy can he use to help him fall asleep faster?

Sleep helps the body to conserve energy.

What percentage of the world's population lacks adequate sleep?

According to research,immune function is increased in adolescents who

After working on a class project all week and only sleeping about four hours per night,Courtney is

Nicotine and alcohol improve sleep by inducing relaxation.

REM sleep restores the body.

Sleep deficiencies have been linked to increased alcohol abuse.

The condition that causes people to fall asleep involuntarily during the day is

The majority of nighttime sleep is spent in REM sleep.

Justin often engages in binge drinking on the weekends.This behavior puts him at risk for a dangerous sleep disorder in which the brain and the respiratory muscles do not communicate properly.It's known as

Naps are most effective for improving alertness if they are longer than 30 minutes.

Tracy pulls "all-nighters" during finals week.Explain why this could negatively impact her grades.

What role does exposure to sunlight during the day play in improving sleep?

During NREM sleep,body temperature and energy use drop.

Jet lag occurs because travelers take frequent naps while flying.

Caffeine effectively counteracts the negative effects of sleep deprivation.

During REM sleep

The restful,restorative period of sleep is

Lack of sleep can have a detrimental effect on academic performance.

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