Sleep and Dream Psychology Quiz
Test your knowledge on sleep cycles, dreams, and sleep disorders with these 12 questions on oneirology. Explore the mysteries of the mind!
#1
What is the approximate duration of a full sleep cycle?
30 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
#2
During which stage of sleep do most dreams occur?
REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep
NREM (Non-Rapid Eye Movement) sleep
Light sleep
Deep sleep
#3
What is the term for the inability to move or speak during sleep onset or upon waking up?
Insomnia
Sleepwalking
Night terrors
Sleep paralysis
#4
Which neurotransmitter is associated with promoting sleep and relaxation?
Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
Norepinephrine
#5
What is the term for the study of dreams and their meanings?
Oneirology
Somnology
Hypnology
Psychoneurology
#6
During which stage of sleep do sleepwalking and night terrors typically occur?
REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep
NREM (Non-Rapid Eye Movement) sleep
Light sleep
Deep sleep
#7
What is the term for the sudden muscle contractions or jerks that sometimes occur during the transition from wakefulness to sleep?
Hypnagogic jerks
Sleep starts
Nocturnal myoclonus
Narcoleptic twitches
#8
What is the phenomenon of waking up in the middle of the night and having difficulty falling back asleep called?
Nocturnal awakening
Midnight disturbance
Night disruption
Sleep fragmentation
#9
What is the term for the recurring inability to breathe properly during sleep?
Insomnia
Sleep apnea
Narcolepsy
Parasomnia
#10
Which hormone is associated with regulating the sleep-wake cycle?
Cortisol
Melatonin
Adrenaline
Insulin
#11
In what stage of sleep are the brain waves slow and large, indicating deep sleep?
REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep
NREM (Non-Rapid Eye Movement) sleep
Light sleep
Delta sleep
#12
What is the term for the phenomenon of waking up and being unable to recall any dreams?
Amnesia
Dreamlessness
Oneiric blackout
Rapid forgetting
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