Which of the Following Statements About Sleep Is Correct

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about sleep is correct?

• A) Sleep is a state of "global shutdown."
• B) Sleep is prompted by darkness.
• C) Sleep is a physiologically prompted state of reduced consciousness.
• D) Sleep is prompted by silence and other reductions in stimulation from the environment.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

A process in behavioral psychology used to increase the likelihood of a specific behavior by adding or removing stimuli following the behavior.

Consciousness

Consciousness is the state of being awake and aware of one's surroundings, thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

Continuous Stream

The ongoing, uninterrupted flow of data or information in real-time.

Perceptions

The method individuals use to structure and understand their sensory observations, attributing significance to the world around them.