One night you dream that you are a world-famous sleep researcher. Discuss the kinds of things you have learned from your sleep research. Discuss circadian rhythms, the physiological changes that accompany sleep, and examples of the various sleep disorders

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: We have internal clocks to which our bodies are attuned. Discuss circadian rhythms. Are they synchronized to external cues? Include some events that can disrupt circadian rhythms. Include information about sleep cycles; mention each stage of sleep and how it fits in the cycle. Give examples of sleep disorders such as insomnia, narcolepsy, or nightmares.

Psychology

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Regarding the organization of the brain and its function, which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. The midbrain plays an important role in the regulation of memory and emotions. b. The brain is divided into three major parts. c. The hindbrain contains structures that control basic bodily functions like breathing. d. The midbrain contains nerve pathways for relaying messages between the hindbrain and forebrain. e. The forebrain is the largest part of the brain.

Psychology

Stigma resistance is associated with

a. sufficient friendships in one's social network. b. insufficient friendships in one's social network. c. having a large family. d. having a small family.

Psychology

Andrew wants to play baseball with his friends. Before Andrew can play, his parents tell him that he has to clean his room, which he hates to do. Requiring Andrew to clean his room before he can play baseball with his friends is an example of:

a. punishment b. the Premack Principle c. escape behavior d. negative reinforcement

Psychology

Situational determinants of behavior are most strongly emphasized by ________ theories of personality, while dispositional factors are most strongly emphasized by ________ theories

a. Freudian; cognitive b. social-learning; trait c. humanistic; self d. cognitive; Freudian

Psychology