Question 1
Of the following people, who is most likely to experience inattentional blindness?
◦ Jeffrey, a 40-year-old engineer, working on a project
◦ Cleatus, a 5-year-old, learning how to print the alphabet
◦ Glennis, a 19-year-old, playing basketball
◦ Jezebel, a 30-year-old school cook, preparing lunch for the kids
Question 2
Often, circadian rhythms in elderly people with Alzheimer's disease are reversed, meaning they are awake at night and asleep during the day. Your grandfather has Alzheimer's disease-what advice would you give your grandmother, who is taking care of him?
◦ You tell her to drink a lot of coffee when she feels sleepy and to just stay awake as best she can.
◦ You tell her to give your grandfather melatonin in the morning.
◦ You tell her to expose him to sunlight without sunglasses during the day.
◦ You tell her that nothing can be done to change a circadian rhythm.
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