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What defines consciousness?
What defines consciousness?
- Our motivation to perform tasks
- Our capacity to solve complex problems
- Our ability to remember information
- Our subjective awareness of ourselves and our environment (correct)
How does the brain's auditory cortex behave during sleep?
How does the brain's auditory cortex behave during sleep?
- It responds to sound stimuli (correct)
- It shifts to processing visual stimuli
- It functions better than when awake
- It remains inactive and unresponsive
What represents the circadian rhythm?
What represents the circadian rhythm?
- An individual’s personal energy level
- Regular bodily rhythms occurring on a 24-hour cycle (correct)
- Irregular sleep patterns over a week
- Biological processes that occur on a 48-hour cycle
When is cognitive performance and memory retention at its peak?
When is cognitive performance and memory retention at its peak?
What effect does bright light in the morning have on the circadian clock?
What effect does bright light in the morning have on the circadian clock?
Flashcards
What is consciousness?
What is consciousness?
Our subjective awareness of ourselves and our environment.
What does EEG confirm?
What does EEG confirm?
The brain's auditory cortex responds to sound stimuli even during sleep.
What is a circadian rhythm?
What is a circadian rhythm?
Our biological clock; regular bodily rhythms (e.g., temperature, and wakefulness) that occur on a 24-hour cycle.
When is thinking sharpest and memory the most accurate?
When is thinking sharpest and memory the most accurate?
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How does bright light affect our circadian clock?
How does bright light affect our circadian clock?
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Study Notes
Consciousness
- Consciousness is our subjective awareness of ourselves and our environment
Sleep and Dreams
- EEG recordings show brain activity during sleep, even when exposed to sounds.
Circadian Rhythm
- A circadian rhythm is a regular bodily rhythm, like temperature and wakefulness, occurring over a 24-hour cycle.
- This rhythm is regulated by a biological clock.
- Thinking and memory are sharpest during peak circadian arousal.
Bright Light and Circadian Clock
- Bright morning light activates retinal proteins, influencing the circadian clock, promoting alertness.
- The body's natural rhythm is slightly longer than 24 hours, approximately 25 hours.
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Description
Explore the concepts of consciousness, sleep, and circadian rhythms in this engaging quiz. Understand how our subjective awareness works, how sleep influences brain activity, and the role of bright light in regulating our biological clock. Test your knowledge on these essential psychological topics.
