Sleep State Misperception Is Sometimes Referred to as Paradoxical Insomnia

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Multiple Choice

Sleep state misperception is sometimes referred to as paradoxical insomnia. This is because people with the condition

• A) spend little to no time in REM stage sleep (i.e., paradoxical sleep).
• B) believe they cannot sleep enough, but there is no physiological or medical evidence to support this.
• C) shows signs of extreme sleep deprivation, but believe they sleep a sufficient amount.
• D) get very little sleep, but show no signs of sleep deprivation.

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Definitions:

Differential Control

A control method that utilizes the difference between two or more variables to regulate some aspect of machine operation, often used for precise control in industrial settings.

Two Position

A term referring to devices or controls that have two distinct settings or positions, such as on/off switches or binary valves.

Measured Medium

The specific substance or entity whose properties or characteristics are being quantified or monitored.

Dead Zone

A region in a control system's response where small input changes produce no output change, leading to inaccuracy or unresponsiveness.