Jane Falls Asleep at Almost the Same Time Every Night

question 499

Multiple Choice

Jane falls asleep at almost the same time every night, and has a similar regular waking pattern each morning. Her sleep-wake cycle is regulated by the brain's _______________.

• A)hypothalamus
• B)reticular activating system
• C)hippocampus
• D)suprachiasmatic nucleus

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Definitions:

Yerkes-Dodson Law

A psychological principle that suggests there is an optimal level of arousal for performance, and that too little or too much arousal can negatively affect task performance.

Stimulus Motives

Motives that cause humans and other animals to increase stimulation when the level of arousal is too low (examples are curiosity and the motive to explore).

Exploratory Motives

The drive behind individuals' desire to explore, investigate, and learn about their environment or new ideas.

Job Performance

The degree to which an employee successfully fulfills the tasks, duties, and responsibilities of their job.