According to the Evolutionary/circadian Models of Sleep, the Main Purpose

question 195

Multiple Choice

According to the evolutionary/circadian models of sleep, the main purpose of sleep is to

• A)restore mental and physical functions
• B)conserve energy
• C)ensure the survival of a species
• D)provide the opportunity for essential REM sleep

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Definitions:

Psychoanalytic Theory

A theory of personality and therapeutic technique that attributes thoughts and actions to unconscious motives and conflicts.

Psychic Structures

In psychoanalytic theory, the components of the human mind comprising the id, ego, and superego, which interact to influence behavior and personality.

Freud

Sigmund Freud was an Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, a clinical method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst.

Humanistic-existential Perspective

An approach in psychology that emphasizes individual potential for growth and the importance of self-awareness and personal freedom.