Question 1

When we are awake and alert, we are usually conscious of ________ around us.

Accepted Answer

A)  about half of what is going on 
B)  virtually everything going on 
C)  most of what is going on 
D)  a small portion of what is going on 
A)  about half of what is going on 
B)  virtually everything going on 
C)  most of what is going on 
D)  a small portion of what is going on D

Question 2

George suffers from sleep apnea. He is likely to experience all of the following except ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  breathing difficulties at night 
B)  arousal just short of waking consciousness with great frequency at night 
C)  exhaustion during waking hours 
D)  muscle-tone loss after expressions of emotion 
A)  breathing difficulties at night 
B)  arousal just short of waking consciousness with great frequency at night 
C)  exhaustion during waking hours 
D)  muscle-tone loss after expressions of emotion D

Question 3

The strong physical need for a substance, such as some drug, in order to avoid withdrawal is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  dependence 
B)  tolerance 
C)  potentiation 
D)  a craving 
A)  dependence 
B)  tolerance 
C)  potentiation 
D)  a craving A

Question 4

On a biochemical level, cocaine blocks the reabsorption of the neurotransmitter ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  acetylcholine 
B)  serotonin 
C)  dopamine 
D)  epinephrine 
A)  acetylcholine 
B)  serotonin 
C)  dopamine 
D)  epinephrine

Question 5

Alcohol is implicated in more than ________ percent of violent child abuse.

Accepted Answer

A)  30 
B)  70 
C)  50 
D)  90 
A)  30 
B)  70 
C)  50 
D)  90

Question 6

Paradoxical sleep refers to ________ sleep.

Accepted Answer

A)  Stage 2 
B)  Stage 1 
C)  REM 
D)  Stage 4 
A)  Stage 2 
B)  Stage 1 
C)  REM 
D)  Stage 4

Question 7

Harold is suffering from insomnia. Which of the following is something he probably should not do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Get out of bed and do something until he feels sleepy. 
B)  Maintain regular bedtime hours. 
C)  Establish a regular bedtime routine. 
D)  Have a good stiff drink before bedtime. 
A)  Get out of bed and do something until he feels sleepy. 
B)  Maintain regular bedtime hours. 
C)  Establish a regular bedtime routine. 
D)  Have a good stiff drink before bedtime.

Question 8

Which of the following is not true of hypnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  The hypnotic state for one individual may be quite different from that for another individual. 
B)  It is a unique, identifiable physical and mental state of consciousness. 
C)  Hypnosis can result in hallucinations. 
D)  Some people can be put into a trance more easily than others. 
A)  The hypnotic state for one individual may be quite different from that for another individual. 
B)  It is a unique, identifiable physical and mental state of consciousness. 
C)  Hypnosis can result in hallucinations. 
D)  Some people can be put into a trance more easily than others.

Question 9

Each of the following is true of dreams except ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the areas of the forebrain involved in working memory, attention, and logic are wildly active during dreams 
B)  men tend to dream about male characters more often than women 
C)  what people dream about is generally similar to what they think about and do while awake 
D)  dream content is relatively consistent for most individuals, displaying similar themes across years and even decades 
A)  the areas of the forebrain involved in working memory, attention, and logic are wildly active during dreams 
B)  men tend to dream about male characters more often than women 
C)  what people dream about is generally similar to what they think about and do while awake 
D)  dream content is relatively consistent for most individuals, displaying similar themes across years and even decades

Question 10

Milly is a heroin addict who is trying to quit her habit. Which of the following is she not likely to experience?

Accepted Answer

A)  profuse sweating 
B)  severe cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea 
C)  convulsive shaking and kicking 
D)  periods of prolonged hyperactivity 
A)  profuse sweating 
B)  severe cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea 
C)  convulsive shaking and kicking 
D)  periods of prolonged hyperactivity

When we are awake and alert, we are usually conscious of ________ around us.

George suffers from sleep apnea. He is likely to experience all of the following except ________.

The strong physical need for a substance, such as some drug, in order to avoid withdrawal is called ________.

On a biochemical level, cocaine blocks the reabsorption of the neurotransmitter ________.

Alcohol is implicated in more than ________ percent of violent child abuse.

Paradoxical sleep refers to ________ sleep.

Harold is suffering from insomnia. Which of the following is something he probably should not do?

Which of the following is not true of hypnosis?

Each of the following is true of dreams except ________.

Milly is a heroin addict who is trying to quit her habit. Which of the following is she not likely to experience?

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Exam 4: States of Consciousness

When we are awake and alert, we are usually conscious of ________ around us.

George suffers from sleep apnea. He is likely to experience all of the following except ________.

The strong physical need for a substance, such as some drug, in order to avoid withdrawal is called ________.

On a biochemical level, cocaine blocks the reabsorption of the neurotransmitter ________.

Alcohol is implicated in more than ________ percent of violent child abuse.

Paradoxical sleep refers to ________ sleep.

Harold is suffering from insomnia. Which of the following is something he probably should not do?

Which of the following is not true of hypnosis?

Each of the following is true of dreams except ________.

Milly is a heroin addict who is trying to quit her habit. Which of the following is she not likely to experience?

The Science of Psychology

Extension: The Science of Psychology

The Biological Basis of Behavior

Extension: the Biological Basis of Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Extension: Sensation and Perception

Extension: States of Consciousness

Learning

Extension: Learning

Memory

Extension: Memory

Extension: Cognition and Mental Abilities

Cognition and Mental Abilities

Motivation and Emotion

Extension: Motivation and Emotion

Life-Span Development

Extension: Life-Span Development

Personality

Extension: Personality

Stress and Health Psychology

Extension: Stress and Health Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Extension: Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Extension: Therapies

Social Psychology

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