Shelley Has Not Had Enough Sleep in the Past Week

question 266

Multiple Choice

Shelley has not had enough sleep in the past week.She is at increased risk of having a driving accident because her lack of sleep diminishes her

• A) cortisol levels.
• B) REM rebound.
• C) attentional focus.
• D) hypnagogic sensations.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological conflict resulting from incongruent beliefs and attitudes held simultaneously.

Creativity-Relevant Processes

Cognitive and behavioral processes that facilitate the production of novel and useful ideas or solutions.

Domain-Relevant Skills

The specific abilities and knowledge that are particularly valuable and applicable to a certain field or area of expertise.

Intrinsic Task Motivation

The internal drive to perform a task well for its own sake, rather than for external rewards.