Activity for the book My Psychology

My Take: 4.2 Circadian Rhythm

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View the My Take video and then answer the questions.

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      Question 1

      According to the video that you viewed, which of the following events signals your physiological processes (body temperature, heart rate, blood pressure) to change so that you wake up to start the day?

      Question 2

      Which type of supplement might a person take if she felt that she needed help with her sleep-wake cycle?

      Question 3

      The exact English translation of the term circadian, which is the biological cycle that controls sleep and other biological functions, is “about .”

      Question 4

      Your Take! Some people are morning birds and others are night owls. Which one are you? Do you think it is possible to change this? What might contribute to your overall sleep tendencies in this regard?