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Biological Basis of Behavior

Question 1
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Considering cross-cultural differences, which factor is most important when explaining why certain societies experience less prevalence of insomnia than others?

Question 2
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Which alternative view contradicts the activation-synthesis model’s premise that dreams are random and meaningless?

Question 3
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What aspect of biological rhythms could best explain the phenomenon of "jet lag"?

Question 4
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What is the primary purpose of REM sleep?

Question 5
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According to evolutionary psychologists, what purpose might nightmares serve?

Question 6
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Why is polyphasic sleeping considered less effective than monophasic sleeping according to circadian rhythm research?

Question 7
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Which theory suggests that dreams can aid in problem-solving and memory consolidation?

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Question 8
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1 mark

Chronic sleep deprivation is most likely to contribute to

Question 9
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What happens when an individual experiences sleep deprivation?

Question 10
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What would primarily challenge the Freudian theory that dreams are a form of wish fulfillment?