Sleep State Misperception Is Sometimes Referred to as Paradoxical Insomnia

question 127

Multiple Choice

Sleep state misperception is sometimes referred to as paradoxical insomnia. This is because people with the condition

• A) spend little to no time in REM stage sleep (i.e., paradoxical sleep).
• B) believe they cannot sleep enough, but there is no physiological or medical evidence to support this.
• C) shows signs of extreme sleep deprivation, but believe they sleep a sufficient amount.
• D) get very little sleep, but show no signs of sleep deprivation.

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Definitions:

Principle Of Continuity

A concept in psychology suggesting that experiences are linked over time, creating a coherent sense of self.

Relative Motion

The movement of an object in relation to another, highlighting that motion is observed differently depending on the observer's position.

Depth Cue

A visual or auditory signal that provides information about the distance or three-dimensional characteristics of an object or scene.

Visual Cliff

An experimental apparatus used to study depth perception and fear of heights in infants and young animals.