In a Study, Subjects Either Stayed Awake or Went to Sleep

question 73

Multiple Choice

In a study, subjects either stayed awake or went to sleep immediately after memorizing a list of nonsense syllables. From what you've learned in your text, you would expect results to show that forgetting was

• A) more rapid when subjects went to sleep.
• B) equal whether subjects were asleep or awake.
• C) significantly slower when subjects stayed awake.
• D) more rapid when subjects stayed awake

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Unconscious Level

Mental processes that occur without conscious awareness or control.

Conscious Level

The degree of awareness an individual has about their surroundings, thoughts, feelings, and sensations at any given time.

Preconscious Level

Part of the mind that contains thoughts and feelings not currently in consciousness but can be readily brought to consciousness.

Problematic Emotional Reactions

Emotional responses that are excessive or inappropriate to situations, often leading to difficulties in functioning.