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Question 8

In a sleep study, a lighthouse keeper sleeps in a darkened room. The keeper wakes at 06:30 and a researcher immediately switches on a bright lamp.

Which statement describes the most likely effect of the lamp's light on the keeper?

[1]
A

The pineal gland cuts back its release of melatonin, so the keeper becomes more alert.

B

The pineal gland cuts back its release of melatonin, so the keeper becomes sleepier.

C

The pineal gland increases its release of melatonin, so the keeper becomes more alert.

D

The pineal gland increases its release of melatonin, so the keeper becomes sleepier.

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6.1 Key Concepts Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Psychology
  3. /6.1 Key Concepts

53 exam-style questions on OCR GCSE Psychology 6.1 Key Concepts, covering 6.1.1 Functions, features and benefits of sleep, 6.1.2 Causes of sleep disorders, and 6.1.3 Endogenous pacemakers and exogenous zeitgebers. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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