Introduction to Psychology

Introduction to Psychology

Chapter Four Practice Quiz 1. Casey has trouble falling asleep and staying asleep. She might have a condition known as: a. Insomnia b. Narcolepsy c. RBD d. Night terrors 2. True or False: Stage IV is the lightest form of sleep. a. True b. False 3. How many hours long is the human circadian rhythm? a. 12 hours b. 6 hours c. 8 hours d. 24 hours 4. Which category of drugs decreases neural and physical activity? a. Stimulants b. Depressants 5. What stage of sleep includes sleep spindles? a. I b. II c. III d. IV

6. Which sleep disorder is characterized by a cycle of stopping and restarting of breathing? a. Sleep walking b. Night terrors c. Narcolepsy d. Sleep apnea 7. True or False: An agonist is a drug that decreases the action of a neurotransmitter. a. True b. False 8. All of the following are examples of depressants EXCEPT: a. Marijuana b.

Alcohol c. Caffeine d.

Barbiturates

Answer Key on page 96.

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