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What is the purpose of sleep?
a) To conserve energy
b) To give the body and mind a chance to rest and rejuvenate
c) To dream
d) To escape reality
b) To give the body and mind a chance to rest and rejuvenate
What is insomnia?
a) Excessive sleepiness during the day
b) Frequent and excessive snoring
c) Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
d) Sleepwalking
c) Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
What is the sleep hormone that helps regulate sleep-wake cycles?
a) Serotonin
b) Dopamine
c) Melatonin
d) Endorphin
c) Melatonin
True or False? Dreams can sometimes help people solve problems.
True – Many people have reported coming up with ideas or solutions in dreams! e.g. Albert Einstein first dreamt about his theory of relativity.
Which age group requires the most sleep?
a) Infants
b) Teenagers
c) Young adults
d) Older adults
a) Infants
How many sleep stages are there?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
d) 4
What is the term for uncomfortable sensations in the legs during sleep?
a) Sleep apnea
b) Restless legs syndrome
c) Insomnia
d) Narcolepsy
b) Restless legs syndrome
What is the term for the body’s internal biological clock that regulates sleep-wake cycles?
a) Circadian rhythm
b) REM cycle
c) Sleep cycle
d) Sleep architecture
a) Circadian rhythm
What is the term for being aware that you are dreaming while you are asleep?
a) Sleepwalking
b) REM paralysis
c) Lucid dreaming
d) Dream state
c) Lucid dreaming
What is the relationship between sleep and memory consolidation?
a) Sleep has no impact on memory
b) Sleep enhances the consolidation of memories
c) Sleep impairs memory formation
d) Sleep only affects short-term memory
b) Sleep enhances the consolidation of memories
What percentage of dreams are forgotten within 5 minutes of waking up?
a) 10%
b) 25%
c) 50%
d) 95%
d) 95%
What is narcolepsy?
a) A sleep disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden sleep attacks
b) A sleep disorder causing frequent nightmares
c) A sleep disorder where individuals act out their dreams
d) A sleep disorder where an individual has an overwhelming urge to move their legs
a) A sleep disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden sleep attacks
Which of the following can disrupt sleep?
a) Exposure to bright light before bedtime
b) Consuming caffeine close to bedtime
c) Engaging in stimulating activities before bed
d) All of the above
d) All of the above
Which of these foods has been linked to causing vivid dreams?
a) Chocolate
b) Cheese
c) Spicy food
d) All of the above
d) All of the above
What is the longest recorded time a person has gone without sleep?
a) 5 days
b) 7 days
c) 11 days
d) 15 days
c) 11 days
What is the recommended amount of sleep for adults?
a) 4-6 hours
b) 6-8 hours
c) 8-10 hours
d) 10-12 hours
b) 6-8 hours
What is sleep apnea?
a) A condition where an individual falls asleep uncontrollably
b) A sleep disorder characterized by vivid dreams
c) A sleep disorder where breathing is repeatedly interrupted during sleep
d) A sleep disorder causing muscle weakness during REM sleep
c) A sleep disorder where breathing is repeatedly interrupted during sleep
What is the term for the sensation of being unable to move or speak while falling asleep or waking up?
a) Sleep paralysis
b) Sleep regression
c) Sleep fragmentation
d) Sleep deprivation
b)Sleep paralysis
Fill in the blanks: People who are blind from birth experience dreams primarily using __________ and __________
Sound and Touch
What is the most common emotion experienced in dreams?
a) Happiness
b) Anger
c) Fear
d) Sadness
c) Fear
True or False? Humans only dream in black and white.
False – Most people dream in colour, but some dream in black and white
What is the term for the sensation of falling while asleep, often accompanied by a sudden jerk?
a) Night terrors
b) Hypnagogic hallucinations
c) Sleep starts
d) Sleep seizures
c) Sleep starts
On average, how much of our lives do we spend sleeping?
a) One-third
b) One-fourth
c) Half
d) One-fifth
a) One-third
How long does the average dream last?
a) A few seconds
b) 5–20 minutes
c) 1 hour
d) All night
b) 5–20 minutes
Which animal sleeps the most per day?
a) Cat
b) Sloth
c) Koala
d) Brown Bat
d) Brown Bat (sleeps up to 20 hours a day!)