What Can Sleep Scientists Say About People Who Do Not

question 201

Multiple Choice

What can sleep scientists say about people who do not get enough sleep?

• A) Their cortisol levels increase.
• B) Contrary to popular belief, they do not suffer from hallucinations.
• C) They become prone to narcolepsy.
• D) Their creativity often increases.

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Definitions:

Delusion

A strong belief held in spite of clear evidence to the contrary, often found in psychological disorders.

Compulsion

A psychological condition where an individual feels the urgent need to perform certain behaviors or rituals in an attempt to relieve anxiety.

Hallucination

A sensory experience of something that does not exist outside the mind, often manifesting as seeing, hearing, or feeling something that is not present.

Genetic Predisposition

A genetic effect which influences the likelihood of developing a particular disease based on the presence of specific genes inherited from parents.