Asha Has Had Trouble Sleeping for the Last Three Nights

question 206

Multiple Choice

Asha has had trouble sleeping for the last three nights. Tonight, she is planning on drinking a couple of glasses of wine before bed to help her get to sleep. Which of the following is true about Asha's plan?

• A) Although excessive alcohol use should be avoided, having one or two drinks is an effective way to get a good night's sleep.
• B) Drinking alcohol before bedtime actually leads to partial arousal.
• C) Alcohol may encourage sleep, but it disrupts the quality of sleep, making people feel unrested the next day.
• D) Alcohol has no effect on people with insomnia.

Identify and describe key theories and concepts in the study of human motivation.

Explain the role of biological processes in human and animal behavior.

Delineate the influence of evolutionary theory on psychology.

Recognize the impact of social and cognitive factors on motivation.

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Definitions:

Commitment

The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, or significant other.

Initiation Norm

A social or cultural rule that governs how and when new activities or actions are begun within group or societal contexts.

Hazing Ritual

involves initiation processes, often involving harassment or abuse, used by certain groups to induct new members.

Ritualistic Interaction

Patterns of behavior in social interactions that are formal, repetitive, and symbolically significant.