PSY 101 Questions and answers

. Dr. Garcia is a sleep researcher who supports the theory that the purpose of sleep is to consolidate memories and rest the vision system. The name of the theory Dr. Garcia supports is the _____ theory. A) inactivity B) brain plasticity C) energy conservation D) evolutionary 2. Samuel is regularly sick with colds and other minor illnesses. Samuel believes he is often sick because he rarely gets a good night's sleep. Which theory of sleep BEST supports Samuel's viewpoint? A) inactivity theory B) restorative theory C) energy conservation theory D) evolutionary theory 3. Which statement about sleep is true? A) Human sleep patterns have changed very little over time. B) Sleep theories tend to emphasize evolution. C) Humans spend over 50 percent of their lives sleeping. D) Researchers generally agree energy conservation is the reason humans sleep.