18 Questions
What is the term for the phenomenon where people fail to notice visible objects when their attention is focused elsewhere?
Inattentional blindness
Which of the following is a function of slow-wave sleep?
Restoring the brain
How does REM sleep help with memory consolidation?
All of the above
Which of the following is a characteristic of Stage 2 sleep?
Both (a) and (b)
What is the term used to describe patients who are not aware of stimuli in their left visual field?
Visual neglect
Which of the following is a function of REM sleep?
Rebound phenomenon suggests need for REM sleep if deprived
What is the term used to describe the subconscious awareness of the environment?
Passive attention
Which of the following is an example of selective attention?
Focusing on a conversation while ignoring background noise
The ability to manage multiple tasks at once, which can be improved with experience, is known as:
Divided attention
What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where an individual fails to notice an unexpected stimulus due to their attention being focused on a different task?
Inattentional blindness
Which stage of sleep is associated with the consolidation of memories and the processing of information?
Deep, slow-wave sleep
What is the purpose of the split-brain procedure described in the text?
To study how the brain's hemispheres function independently
What is the primary function of REM sleep according to the passage?
Memory consolidation and neural connection strengthening
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of slow-wave sleep mentioned in the passage?
High brain activity
According to the passage, which of the following is an example of a parasomnia?
Sleepwalking
What is the primary effect of depressants on the body according to the passage?
Reduction in neural activity and slowing of body functions
Which of the following factors is mentioned in the passage as affecting circadian rhythms and sleep patterns?
Age and external factors like light
What is the primary difference between insomnia and hypersomnia according to the passage?
Insomnia is the inability to fall and remain asleep, while hypersomnia is excessive sleep
Explore the stages of sleep including Slow-Wave Sleep (SWS) characterized by large delta waves and brain restoration, REM Sleep known for vivid dreams and paralysis of major muscles, and Circadian Rhythms which influence sleep and wakefulness.
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