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College Abnormal Psychology: Chapter 15 Quiz

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Which of the following statements about coronary heart disease (CHD) is true?
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Which of the following statements about coronary heart disease (CHD) is true?
CHD is the leading cause of death among men and women.
When does obstructive sleep apnea occur?
When airflow is stopped due to a narrow airway or an obstruction in the airway.
Which of the following is NOT one of the three components of Type A behavior pattern?
Predictability of reactions
_____ therapy involves initially limiting the amount of time insomniacs can try to sleep in the night.
Sleep restriction
Compared to Asians and Asian Americans, European Americans benefit more from:
explicit forms of seeking social support.
An individual who has insomnia at least three nights per week for at least three months is likely to be diagnosed with ______.
Insomnia disorder
Dreaming occurs during the:
rapid eye movement sleep.
Hostile people have greater secretion of the stress-related biochemicals known as:
catecholamines.
According to studies, which of the following is generally true of pessimistic people?
They see negative events as their fault.
After an adult has been asleep for an hour or so, the EEG becomes very active. This stage is known as:
REM sleep.
Which of the following refers to a sleep-wake disorder that occurs along with insomnia?
Parasomnia
When a person closes his or her eyes and relaxes, the brain waves characteristically show a regular pattern of 8 to 12 hertz. These waves are known as:
alpha waves.
Which of the following is true of the effects of sleep deprivation?
It is cumulative in nature.
A strong cultural value in many Hispanic groups is _____, or prioritizing the respect and care of one's family over one's individual needs.
familism
Which of the following involves repeated episodes of upper-airway blockage during sleep?
Obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome