Briefly summarize what is known about our biological clocks and their relationship to sleep

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Humans and other animals operate on a 24-hour biological cycle. These daily cycles are particularly important in the regulation of sleep, but also in the regulation of temperature, urine production, hormonal secretions, and other bodily processes.

Circadian rhythms vary from person to person, and different people may have different optimal times to fall asleep, have a good night's sleep, etc.

The pathway for regulation of the human biological clock appears to be based on light levels, which go from the eye to an area of the brain called the suprachiasmatic nucleus (in the hypothalamus). This nucleus tells the pineal gland to secrete melatonin, a hormone that adjusts biological clocks.

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Burke is always chewing pencils. There isn't a pencil in his desk drawer that isn't covered with tooth marks. According to Freud, Burke's pencil chewing may be evidence of fixation at the:

a. oral stage of development b. phallic stage of development c. anal stage of development d. latency period of development

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Vygotsky's private speech is important because private speech helps the child

a. passively report on recent thoughts. b. become a patient and polite listener. c. consider moral judgments about right and wrong. d. plan and regulate behaviors or mental activities.

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In a typical family, the "kinkeeper" is most likely to be

a middle-aged mother. a young adult son. a middle-aged father. the first grandchild.

Psychology

Autism spectrum disorder may be associated with

A. larger than normal amounts of neurotrophins. B. reduced amounts of neurotrophins. C. childhood exposure to viruses. D. parenting style.

Psychology