When Attempting to "Reset the Biological Clock" of an Individual

question 4

Multiple Choice

When attempting to "reset the biological clock" of an individual with a circadian rhythm sleep disorder, what is it generally best to do?

• A)Keep the person awake for several days in a row.
• B)Leave the patient's bedtime alone and change the duration of sleep.
• C)Make the patient's bedtime earlier.
• D)Make the patient's bedtime later.

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Definitions:

Ecological Isomorphism

The concept that ecological systems or organisms show similar structures, processes, or relationships despite being from different environments or evolutionary backgrounds.

Selection Bias

A problem in experimental design stemming from the experimental groups not being comparable.

Spurious Relationships

A connection between two variables that appears causal but is actually caused by a third variable.

Experimental Situation

The setting experimental subjects are placed in. This setting may be a threat to external validity if it does not reflect external reality.