Exam 4: States of Consciousness

When smoked as crack, molecules of cocaine reach the brain in less than 10 seconds.

Alcohol abuse is directly involved in more than __________ deaths annually, and the number is rising.

Researchers have found that ________ can produce alterations in consciousness that can be measured through such sophisticated methods as brain imaging.

The most serious substance abuse problem in our society is ________ abuse.

A sleep disorder characterized by difficulties in breathing while asleep is ________.

Janie has been drinking too much. Which of her abilities has probably not been affected by her alcohol consumption?

________ is a combination of sedatives and growth hormone stimulant.

A sleep disorder characterized by sudden nodding off during the day and loss of muscle tone following moments of emotional excitement is ________.

The dream theory claiming that dreams are a means of strengthening memories crucial to our survival is ________ theory.

The first term used to describe hypnosis was ________.

Which of the following types of drugs are most likely to be used to treat narcolepsy and attention deficit disorder?

Which of the following drugs, with chronic use, can lead to psychosis?

Researchers have recently found that the addicted brain is ________ the nonaddicted brain in metabolism and ________ the nonaddicted brain in responsiveness to environmental cues.

Identify and briefly describe the seven symptoms of drug dependence as most recently defined by the American Psychiatric Association.

________ are commonly known as "downers."

Describe the physical and psychological effects of caffeine and the problems associated with its use.

Males are more likely than females to dream of each of the following EXCEPT ________.

Substance abuse is also known as addiction.

The drug "Ecstasy" is technically a(n) ________.

The first stage of sleep to be made up after sleep is lost is ________ sleep.