A Nutritionist Conducted an Experiment on Memory for Dreams

question 20

Multiple Choice

A nutritionist conducted an experiment on memory for dreams.She wanted to test whether it really was true that eating cheese before going to bed made you have bad dreams.Over three nights,the nutritionist fed people different foods before bed.On one night they had nothing to eat,a second night they had a big plate of cheese,and the third night they had another dairy product,milk,before bed.All people were given all foods at some point over the three nights.The nutritionist measured heart rate during dreams as an index of distress.Which statement is the correct way to report these results?

• A)There was no significant effect of food on the distress caused by memories,F(2,76)= 2.27,p = .11.
• B)There was a significant effect of food on the distress caused by memories,F(2,76)= 2.27,p < .05.
• C)There was a significant effect of food on the distress caused by memories,F(1.97,74.90)= 2.27.
• D)There was no significant effect of food on the distress caused by memories,F(1.97,74.90)= 2.27.

Analyze the effects of external stimuli on sleep stages and transitions.

Appreciate the implications of sleep deprivation and disorders on human health.

Recognize the characteristics of brain waves associated with different states of consciousness and sleep stages.

Understand the critical role culture plays in shaping personality and therapy approaches.

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Definitions:

MPC

Marginal Propensity to Consume, which is the proportion of an increase in income that gets spent on consumption.

MPS

The marginal propensity to save, which is the fraction of an increase in income that is saved rather than spent.

Milton Friedman

An American economist known for his strong belief in free-market capitalism.

Permanent

Something that is meant to last or continue indefinitely without change.