Gregory Suffers from Insomnia and Is Often Sleep Deprived

question 383

Multiple Choice

Gregory suffers from insomnia and is often sleep deprived.Which of the following effects is he NOT likely to experience?

• A) decreased ability to focus attention
• B) increased risk of high blood pressure
• C) decrease in the hunger-suppressing hormone ghrelin
• D) slower reaction time

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Definitions:

Heuristics

Mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision making, but can sometimes lead to cognitive biases.

Mnemonic Devices

Techniques a person can use to help them improve their ability to remember something, often by associating it with something more familiar or patterning.

Cognitive Shortcuts

Heuristic methods or simple strategies used by the human mind to make decisions or solve problems quickly.

Heuristics

Mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that facilitate fast and efficient decision-making, although not always leading to the perfect solution.