Activity for the book
My Psychology
My Take: 4.2 Circadian Rhythm
View the
My Take
video and then answer the questions.
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Question 1
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?
Choice
A
,
an empty stomach
Choice
B
,
a need to use the bathroom
Choice
C
,
an alarm clock
Choice
D
,
sunrise
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Question 2
2
Which type of supplement might a person take if she felt that she needed help with her sleep-wake cycle?
Choice
A
,
saw palmetto
Choice
B
,
vitamin D tablets
Choice
C
,
St. John’s wort
Choice
D
,
melatonin
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Question 3
3
The exact English translation of the term
circadian
, which is the biological cycle that controls sleep and other biological functions, is “around
_____
blank
.”
Choice
A
,
an hour
Choice
B
,
a dream
Choice
C
,
a week
Choice
D
,
a day
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Question 4
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?
Question 4
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