Biological Rhythms (A Level Only) (AQA A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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How long does an infradian rhythm take to complete one full cycle?
How long does an infradian rhythm take to complete one full cycle?
Longer than 24 hours
What primarily controls infradian rhythms in the body?
What primarily controls infradian rhythms in the body?
The endocrine system
What does the German term 'zeitgebers' mean?
What does the German term 'zeitgebers' mean?
Time givers
Approximately how long is a typical human menstrual cycle?
Approximately how long is a typical human menstrual cycle?
28 days
In McClintock and Stern's study, what effect did compounds from the latter half of cycles have?
In McClintock and Stern's study, what effect did compounds from the latter half of cycles have?
Shortened menstrual cycles
In Reinberg's cave study, how long did the woman's menstrual cycle become?
In Reinberg's cave study, how long did the woman's menstrual cycle become?
25.7 days
How long did it take for Reinberg's participant's cycle to return to normal after the cave?
How long did it take for Reinberg's participant's cycle to return to normal after the cave?
A full year
What type of infradian rhythm do bears demonstrate through hibernation?
What type of infradian rhythm do bears demonstrate through hibernation?
An annual cycle
What did Wilson (1992) find when re-examining menstrual synchrony research?
What did Wilson (1992) find when re-examining menstrual synchrony research?
Evidence was exaggerated
What phenomenon occurs when women live together in residential facilities?
What phenomenon occurs when women live together in residential facilities?
Cycles become synchronised