Regarding the function of sleep and the effects of sleep loss, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Most people who have not slept for a day or two can still do interesting or complex mental tasks.
b. If a task is monotonous, such as factory work or air traffic control, no amount of sleep loss is safe.
c. Brief shifts in brain activity to the pattern normally recorded during sleep are called sleep apneas.
d. Coffee can help sleepiness, but if one is struggling to stay awake while driving, it is best to stop and take a short nap.
ANSWER: c
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Genetics may affect a person's sensitivity to alcohol. Genetics influence , and this can predict alcoholism in offspring of people with alcoholism
a. metabolism b. a high level of response to alcohol c. a low level of response to alcohol d. a moderate level of response to alcohol
In an experiment, people rated how funny they thought cartoons were while holding a pen crosswise in their mouths. Those who held the pen in their teeth thought the cartoons were funnier than did people who held the pen in their lips. These results are best explained by the
a. Cannon-Bard theory. b. facial feedback hypothesis. c. James-Lange theory. d. emotional appraisal theory.
Association areas are those areas of the cerebral cortex that are primarily involved in
a. sensation. c. learning, thought, and language. b. motor action. d. somatosensory functions.