Circadian rhythms are ____
a. ?changes in bodily processes that occur on a predictable daily basis
b. ?biological energy waves that randomly affect your ability to function
c. ?a method of birth control
d. ?the stages we go through as we sleep
ANSWER:
a
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a. reinforcers. c. modifiers. b. extinguishers. d. none of these
Oliver, a 4-month-old infant, is shown pictures of flowers repeatedly as a part of a research study. The researcher then showed him a picture of a cow. Oliver looked longer at the picture of the cow than he did to the last flower picture. What can the researcher conclude?
A. Oliver assimilated to the picture of the cow. B. Oliver can categorize objects into a common class. C. Oliver prefers pictures of cows over pictures of flowers. D. Oliver has seen a picture of a cow before.
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.
Mnemonic devices are techniques for
A) ?enhancing memory. B) ?improving class attendance. C) ?developing a study plan. D) ?becoming an active listener.