Circadian Rhythms (AQA A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What does the term 'circadian' derive from in Latin?
What does the term 'circadian' derive from in Latin?
'Circa' (about) and 'diem' (day)
Which type of biological rhythm occurs multiple times during a single day?
Which type of biological rhythm occurs multiple times during a single day?
Ultradian rhythms
What are internal body clocks called?
What are internal body clocks called?
Endogenous pacemakers
In Siffre's cave study, what duration did his free-running biological rhythm settle to?
In Siffre's cave study, what duration did his free-running biological rhythm settle to?
Approximately 25 hours
In Folkard et al.'s study, how many of 12 participants adjusted to a 22-hour day?
In Folkard et al.'s study, how many of 12 participants adjusted to a 22-hour day?
Only one participant
At what time do night workers experience a circadian trough with reduced concentration?
At what time do night workers experience a circadian trough with reduced concentration?
Around 6am
What term describes how drugs are absorbed and distributed in the body?
What term describes how drugs are absorbed and distributed in the body?
Pharmacokinetics
What did Czeisler et al. (1999) show about artificial light?
What did Czeisler et al. (1999) show about artificial light?
Rhythms could adjust from 22-28 hrs
What term describes people who prefer early bedtimes and early rising?
What term describes people who prefer early bedtimes and early rising?
'Larks'
What causes free-running rhythms to align with our 24-hour day?
What causes free-running rhythms to align with our 24-hour day?
Entrainment by exogenous zeitgebers