Question 1

Compared to their peers who do not attend universities,university students drink _______________ alcohol.

Accepted Answer

A) significantly less 
B) significantly more 
C) approximately the same amount of 
D) significantly less,but are more likely to binge when they do drink 
A) significantly less 
B) significantly more 
C) approximately the same amount of 
D) significantly less,but are more likely to binge when they do drink

Question 2

The sleep-wake cycle is ultimately controlled by the part of the brain called the

Accepted Answer

A) optic nerve. 
B) substantia nigra. 
C) suprachiasmatic nucleus. 
D) median forebrain bundle. 
A) optic nerve. 
B) substantia nigra. 
C) suprachiasmatic nucleus. 
D) median forebrain bundle.

Question 3

Which of the following drugs is known to induce perceptual distortions and dream-like states?

Accepted Answer

A) ketamine 
B) barbiturates 
C) crystal meth 
D) heroin 
A) ketamine 
B) barbiturates 
C) crystal meth 
D) heroin

Question 4

Cocaine is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) opiate. 
B) stimulant. 
C) barbiturate. 
D) hallucinogen. 
A) opiate. 
B) stimulant. 
C) barbiturate. 
D) hallucinogen.

Question 5

The phenomenon whereby higher doses of a drug are required to produce its original effects is known as

Accepted Answer

A) physical dependence. 
B) psychological dependence. 
C) tolerance. 
D) withdrawal. 
A) physical dependence. 
B) psychological dependence. 
C) tolerance. 
D) withdrawal.

Question 6

Dr.Sanchez is a psychoanalyst who is interested in analyzing dreams using Freud's perspective.As a psychoanalyst,he focuses on interpreting the __________ content of his clients' dreams in an attempt to understand their unconscious wishes and thoughts that may be expressed symbolically in their dreams.

Accepted Answer

A) latent 
B) patent 
C) manifest 
D) marginal 
A) latent 
B) patent 
C) manifest 
D) marginal

Question 7

Emily is currently in stage 1 sleep.This means she is

Accepted Answer

A) experiencing theta waves and light sleep. 
B) experiencing delta waves and walking in her sleep. 
C) relaxed but awake. 
D) hard to waken and her muscles are completely relaxed. 
A) experiencing theta waves and light sleep. 
B) experiencing delta waves and walking in her sleep. 
C) relaxed but awake. 
D) hard to waken and her muscles are completely relaxed.

Question 8

Octavia's muscle movements are not inhibited when she is dreaming.As a result,she literally acts out her dreams,sometimes injuring herself in the process.Octavia appears to suffer from

Accepted Answer

A) restless legs syndrome. 
B) somnambulism. 
C) narcolepsy. 
D) REM behaviour disorder. 
A) restless legs syndrome. 
B) somnambulism. 
C) narcolepsy. 
D) REM behaviour disorder.

Question 9

Chemical substances that change emotions and perceptions are called __________ drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) psychosomatic 
B) agonistic 
C) psychoactive 
D) therapeutic 
A) psychosomatic 
B) agonistic 
C) psychoactive 
D) therapeutic

Question 10

_________ is the neurotransmitter most often influenced by drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) GABA 
B) Glutamate 
C) Adenosine 
D) Dopamine 
A) GABA 
B) Glutamate 
C) Adenosine 
D) Dopamine

Question 11

Which of the following is TRUE about sleepwalking?

Accepted Answer

A) Waking a sleepwalker can cause severe psychological distress in the sleeping individual. 
B) Sleepwalking is a sign of an underlying emotional disturbance. 
C) Sleepwalking involves acting out dreams. 
D) Sleepwalking is more prevalent in childhood. 
A) Waking a sleepwalker can cause severe psychological distress in the sleeping individual. 
B) Sleepwalking is a sign of an underlying emotional disturbance. 
C) Sleepwalking involves acting out dreams. 
D) Sleepwalking is more prevalent in childhood.

Question 12

Youssef spends a night at a sleep clinic.The technicians at the clinic hook Youssef up to sensors to measure respiration,body temperature,muscle movements,and brain activity while he sleeps.What technique is the clinic using to study Youssef's sleep pattern?

Accepted Answer

A) positive sleep state analysis (PSS
A)  
B) somnambulism 
C) polysomnography 
D) biofeedback 
A) positive sleep state analysis (PSS
A)  
B) somnambulism 
C) polysomnography 
D) biofeedback

Question 13

THC,the active ingredient in marijuana,mimics the effects of the neurotransmitter anandamide.Thus,THC would be considered a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) agonist. 
B) antagonist. 
C) excitatory drug. 
D) stimulant. 
A) agonist. 
B) antagonist. 
C) excitatory drug. 
D) stimulant.

Question 14

The default mode network is most active when an individual is

Accepted Answer

A) awake and responding to external stimuli. 
B) focused on a single task. 
C) awake but not responding to external stimuli. 
D) asked to memorize a list of random words. 
A) awake and responding to external stimuli. 
B) focused on a single task. 
C) awake but not responding to external stimuli. 
D) asked to memorize a list of random words.

Question 15

Steve is currently undergoing psychoanalysis.His therapist asks him to write down everything he remembers about his dreams upon awakening.According to Freud's theory of dreaming,Steve is writing about the __________ content of his dreams.

Accepted Answer

A) latent 
B) activation-synthesis 
C) manifest 
D) unconscious 
A) latent 
B) activation-synthesis 
C) manifest 
D) unconscious

Question 16

What is the correct order of disorders from the most to least severe?

Accepted Answer

A) minimally conscious state,persistent vegetative state,coma 
B) coma,persistent vegetative state,minimally conscious state 
C) persistent vegetative state,coma,minimally conscious state 
D) minimally conscious state,coma,persistent vegetative state 
A) minimally conscious state,persistent vegetative state,coma 
B) coma,persistent vegetative state,minimally conscious state 
C) persistent vegetative state,coma,minimally conscious state 
D) minimally conscious state,coma,persistent vegetative state

Question 17

When endogenous rhythms are studied by removing all external time cues,what duration of circadian rhythm do most people adopt?

Accepted Answer

A) approximately 23-24 hours long 
B) approximately 24-25 hours long 
C) approximately 25-26 hours long 
D) Humans are unable to maintain a normal circadian rhythm when external cues are removed. 
A) approximately 23-24 hours long 
B) approximately 24-25 hours long 
C) approximately 25-26 hours long 
D) Humans are unable to maintain a normal circadian rhythm when external cues are removed.

Question 18

Which of the following statements supports the "preserve and protect"hypothesis of sleep?

Accepted Answer

A) People tend to require more sleep after a hard day of work. 
B) Sleep deprivation can lead to impaired cognitive abilities. 
C) Jet lag is usually worse when travelling east than it is when travelling west. 
D) Many small animals sleep during the day,when they could be easily seen by a predator. 
A) People tend to require more sleep after a hard day of work. 
B) Sleep deprivation can lead to impaired cognitive abilities. 
C) Jet lag is usually worse when travelling east than it is when travelling west. 
D) Many small animals sleep during the day,when they could be easily seen by a predator.

Question 19

Which of the following statements about salvia is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) There is no scientific evidence that salvia has any healing properties. 
B) The sale of salvia is legal in Canada. 
C) The use of salvia is decreasing among young Canadians. 
D) Salvia is classified as an opiate. 
A) There is no scientific evidence that salvia has any healing properties. 
B) The sale of salvia is legal in Canada. 
C) The use of salvia is decreasing among young Canadians. 
D) Salvia is classified as an opiate.

Question 20

Shateesh takes a moderate dose of a benzodiazepine.She is likely to experience

Accepted Answer

A) wakefulness,alertness,and shortened reaction time. 
B) reduced anxiety and panic,and sedation. 
C) euphoria and relief from pain. 
D) exhilaration,visions,and hallucinations. 
A) wakefulness,alertness,and shortened reaction time. 
B) reduced anxiety and panic,and sedation. 
C) euphoria and relief from pain. 
D) exhilaration,visions,and hallucinations.

Exam 5: C: Consciousness

Compared to their peers who do not attend universities,university students drink _______________ alcohol.

The sleep-wake cycle is ultimately controlled by the part of the brain called the

Which of the following drugs is known to induce perceptual distortions and dream-like states?

Cocaine is an example of a(n)

The phenomenon whereby higher doses of a drug are required to produce its original effects is known as

Emily is currently in stage 1 sleep.This means she is

Octavia's muscle movements are not inhibited when she is dreaming.As a result,she literally acts out her dreams,sometimes injuring herself in the process.Octavia appears to suffer from

Chemical substances that change emotions and perceptions are called __________ drugs.

_________ is the neurotransmitter most often influenced by drugs.

Which of the following is TRUE about sleepwalking?

Youssef spends a night at a sleep clinic.The technicians at the clinic hook Youssef up to sensors to measure respiration,body temperature,muscle movements,and brain activity while he sleeps.What technique is the clinic using to study Youssef's sleep pattern?

THC,the active ingredient in marijuana,mimics the effects of the neurotransmitter anandamide.Thus,THC would be considered a(n)

The default mode network is most active when an individual is

Steve is currently undergoing psychoanalysis.His therapist asks him to write down everything he remembers about his dreams upon awakening.According to Freud's theory of dreaming,Steve is writing about the __________ content of his dreams.

What is the correct order of disorders from the most to least severe?

When endogenous rhythms are studied by removing all external time cues,what duration of circadian rhythm do most people adopt?

Which of the following statements supports the "preserve and protect"hypothesis of sleep?

Which of the following statements about salvia is TRUE?

Shateesh takes a moderate dose of a benzodiazepine.She is likely to experience

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