PSY 101 Questions and answers

1. Dr. Garcia is a sleep researcher who supports the theory that the purpose of sleep is to consolidate memories and rest the vision system. The name of the theory Dr. Garcia supports is the _____ theory. A) inactivity B) brain plasticity C) energy conservation D) evolutionary 2. Samuel is regularly sick with colds and other minor illnesses. Samuel believes he is often sick because he rarely gets a good night's sleep. Which theory of sleep BEST supports Samuel's viewpoint? A) inactivity theory B) restorative theory C) energy conservation theory D) evolutionary theory 3. Which statement about sleep is true? A) Human sleep patterns have changed very little over time. B) Sleep theories tend to emphasize evolution. C) Humans spend over 50 percent of their lives sleeping. D) Researchers generally agree energy conservation is the reason humans sleep. 4. _____ is a person's awareness of himself and his surroundings. A) Consciousness B) Mindfulness C) Meditation D) DÈj‡ vu 5. Dr. Williams is a sleep researcher who supports the theory that the purpose of sleep is to allow the body to recharge and strengthen itself. The name of the theory Dr. Williams supports is the _____ theory. A) inactivity B) energy conservation C) evolutionary D) restorative 6. A scientist wants to investigate the effects of failure to get enough sleep on athletic performance. The scientist wants to include anyone who has failed to get enough sleep, regardless of the reason for the lack of sleep. The focus of this study is MOST accurately defined as: A) insomnia. Page 1 B) somnambulism. C) sleep deprivation. D) sleep apnea. 7. _____ is the failure to get enough sleep, regardless of the reason. A) Insomnia B) Somnambulism C) Sleep deprivation D) Solitary sleeping 8. Sleep deprivation is the failure to get enough sleep: A) due to sleep disorder. B) regardless of the reason. C) not due to a sleep disorder. D) due to poor sleep hygiene. 9. Sleep deprivation can cause all of these outcomes, EXCEPT for: A) cognitive inflexibility. B) sleep disorders. C) unintended sleep. D) poor motivation. 10. Prentis did not sleep at all last night. Today, Prentis notices that it is harder for her to contribute to classroom discussions even though she finds it interesting and wants to contribute. In one class, the instructor asked students to brainstorm ideas for an upcoming debate. Prentis had trouble coming up with ideas although usually this kind of activity is one Prentis does well in. Prentis's sleep deprivation is likely causing Prentis to experience: A) cognitive rigidity. B) cognitive slowing. C) decreased motivation. D) unintended sleep.