What is the most likely function of deep or slow-wave (NREM) sleep?

a) rest and repair
b) reduce anxiety and depression
c) allow the brain some "time off"
d) rid the body of waste products

A

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The schizoid personality disorder differs from paranoid personality disorder in that:

A) those with schizoid personality disorder seek close affiliations with others, while those with paranoid personality do not. B) paranoid personality disorder is treatable only through drug therapy; schizoid personality can be treated with psychotherapy. C) women are more likely to have schizoid personality disorder than paranoid personality disorder; the opposite is true for men. D) those with schizoid personality disorder desire to be alone; those with paranoid personality are alone because of suspiciousness.

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A researcher interested in cognitive dissonance decides to conduct an observational study of men who regularly spend time at a cigar store. What is this researcher likely to find that is relevant to her interest?

a) The topic of health risks of smoking was considered "off limits" in the cigar shop. b) During passionate discussions, the men refuted medical research findings on smoking. c) The men used humor to deal with the conflict of confronting the risks related to smoking cigars. d) Although the risks of smoking came up occasionally, the topic was almost always ignored or changed, especially by those who were dealing with harmful effects of smoking.

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