The Restorative Theory Views Sleep as __________

question 204

Multiple Choice

The restorative theory views sleep as __________.

• A) having evolutionary advantages
• B) helping the body repair the wear and tear of the day's events
• C) a means to cope with stress
• D) important only to the extent that we don't enter a state of sleep deprivation

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Definitions:

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli over time, allowing organisms to focus on changes in their environment.

Conscious Awareness

The state of being aware of one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, etc.

Light Rays

Streams of photons traveling in a straight line, which are the basis of vision and are instrumental in phenomena such as reflection and refraction.

Retina

A light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye that converts light into neural signals which are sent to the brain.