30 Questions
What characterizes the first stage of sleep (NREM1)?
Irregular brain waves and the possibility of hallucinations
Which stage of sleep is known for the occurrence of delta waves?
Third stage NREM3
What is the primary function of adequate sleep according to the text?
Consolidating memories
During which stage of sleep does dreaming typically occur?
Final stage REM
What is a common symptom of sleep deprivation?
Fatigue and decreased performance
What is the main function of the Thalamus?
Regulates sleep, alertness, and wakefulness
Where is the Occipital lobe located?
At the back of the head
Which part of the brain is involved in speaking, muscle movement, and making plans and judgments?
Frontal lobe
Why are association areas important in the brain?
To interpret and act on information processed in other areas
What is the circadian rhythm related to?
24-hour cycle of physical, mental, and behavioral processes influenced by light and darkness
What is the purpose of the rooting reflex in infants?
To help the baby find the breast or bottle to feed
At what stage of Piaget's cognitive development do children typically experience stranger anxiety?
Sensorimotor stage
What reflex in infants involves them starting to suck when the roof of their mouth is touched?
Suck reflex
Which Piaget's stage involves children using symbols to learn and developing language skills?
Preoperational stage
What symptom is associated with sleep deprivation according to the text?
Slower reaction time
What characterizes the second stage of sleep (NREM2)?
Bursts of rapid brain waves as the brain processes and filters new memories from the previous day.
What is the purpose of the rooting reflex in infants?
The rooting reflex helps infants find and latch onto a nipple for feeding.
At what stage of Piaget's cognitive development do children typically experience stranger anxiety?
Sensorimotor stage.
What are some symptoms associated with sleep deprivation?
Symptoms include decreased creative thinking, impaired physical performance, weakened immune system, and difficulty consolidating memories.
What is the primary function of adequate sleep according to the text?
Adequate sleep is necessary to feed creative thinking, improve athletic and physical performance, support the immune system, repair brain tissues, consolidate memories, and promote growth.
What is the primary function of the rooting reflex in infants?
To help the baby find the breast or bottle to feed.
Which stage of sleep is known for the occurrence of delta waves?
Stage 3 (NREM3) of sleep.
What is the main function of the Thalamus in the brain?
To relay sensory information to the cerebral cortex.
At what stage of Piaget's cognitive development do children typically experience stranger anxiety?
During the Sensorimotor stage (birth to almost 2 years).
What symptom is associated with sleep deprivation according to the text?
Risk of high blood pressure.
What is the main function of the frontal lobe in the brain?
Involved in speaking, muscle movement, making plans, and judgments.
Which stage of sleep is characterized by the occurrence of delta waves?
Deep sleep (NREM3).
At what stage of Piaget's cognitive development do children typically experience stranger anxiety?
Sensorimotor stage (0-2 years old).
What is a common symptom associated with sleep deprivation?
Memory problems and cognitive impairment.
What is the purpose of the rooting reflex in infants?
Helps infants find and latch onto the nipple for feeding.
Test your knowledge on the central pacemaker of the circadian timing system, its regulation of sleep hormone melatonin, and the different stages of sleep such as NREM1. Learn about the influence of light and the brain on sleep cycles.
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