Jet Lag, Seasonal Affective Disorder, and Night Shift Work, All

question 177

Multiple Choice

Jet lag, seasonal affective disorder, and night shift work, all involve the disruption of:

• A) circadian rhythms.
• B) sleep.
• C) controlled processing.
• D) compensatory responses.

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Definitions:

Privatization

The process of transferring ownership of a business, enterprise, agency, or public service from the government to private individuals or organizations.

Government

The governing body of a nation, state, or community, responsible for making and enforcing laws, policies and for regulating public affairs.

Profit

The financial gain obtained when the revenue generated from business activities exceeds the expenses, costs, and taxes involved in sustaining the activity.

Sick Role

The sick role is a concept in medical sociology that describes the social rights and obligations of a sick individual, including the expectation to seek treatment and the exemption from normal social roles.