Sleep IQ Test
The following statements will test how much you know about sleep. Please select True or False for each statement:
1. During sleep, your brain rests (T) (F)
2. You cannot learn to function normally with one or two fewer hours a sleep a night than you need. (T) (F)
3. Boredom makes you feel sleepy, even if you have had enough sleep (T)
(F)
4. Resting in bed with your eyes closed cannot satisfy your body’s
need for sleep (T) (F)
5. Snoring is not harmful as long as it doesn’t disturb others or
wake you up (T) (F)
6. Everyone dreams every night (T) (F)
7. The older you get, the fewer hours of sleep you need (T) (F)
8. Most people don’t know when they are sleepy (T) (F)
9. Raising the volume of your radio will help you stay awake while driving
(T) (F)
10. Sleep disorders are mainly due to worry or psychological problems
(T) (F)
11. The human body never adjusts to night shift work (T) (F)
12. Most sleep disorders go away even without treatment (T) (F)
Scoring:
11-12 correct
A: Congratulations, you’re a sleep genius
8-10 correct
B: Not bad! Learn more facts about sleep to improve
your life
4-7 correct
C: You need to learn why sleep is so important
1-3 correct
D: It’s never too late to learn about sleep!
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