Question 1

Alcohol, tranquilizers, and barbiturates are depressants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Consciousness is defined as an awareness of oneself and the environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

During his lecture on dream theories, Professor Grant points out that some theorists are skeptical about the ability to resolve concerns during sleep. Which theory's weakness is Professor Grant talking about in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)  psychoanalytic 
B)  problem-focused 
C)  cognitive 
D)  activation-synthesis 
A)  psychoanalytic 
B)  problem-focused 
C)  cognitive 
D)  activation-synthesis

Question 4

_______________ is a disorder in which a person briefly stops breathing many times during a night's sleep.

Accepted Answer

A)  Narcolepsy 
B)  Insomnia 
C)  Sleep apnea 
D)  Internal desynchrony 
A)  Narcolepsy 
B)  Insomnia 
C)  Sleep apnea 
D)  Internal desynchrony

Question 5

The loss of a single night's sleep does not affect mental flexibility or creativity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Describe the common effects of marijuana.

Accepted Answer

The common effects of marijuana include

Question 7

Most mammals experience REM sleep.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Describe the common effects of psychedelics.

Accepted Answer

The common effects of psychedelics can v

Question 9

What is one of the weaknesses of the activation-synthesis theory of dreaming?

Accepted Answer

One of the weaknesses of the activation-

Question 10

Judith is startled when her six-year-old daughter, Laura, sleepwalks into the family room. It is most likely that Laura is experiencing the _______________ stage of the sleep cycle.

Accepted Answer

A)  REM 
B)  first 
C)  third 
D)  fourth 
A)  REM 
B)  first 
C)  third 
D)  fourth

Question 11

Describe the common effects of caffeine.

Accepted Answer

Caffeine is a central nervous system sti

Question 12

On an average, REM sleep periods last about _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 minutes 
B)  20 minutes 
C)  30 minutes 
D)  90 minutes 
A)  5 minutes 
B)  20 minutes 
C)  30 minutes 
D)  90 minutes

Question 13

Chronic insomnia affects about _______________ of all adults.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 percent 
B)  10 percent 
C)  25 percent 
D)  35 percent 
A)  5 percent 
B)  10 percent 
C)  25 percent 
D)  35 percent

Question 14

Sociocognitive theorists view hypnosis as mere faking or conscious playacting.
B. Some people believe that hypnotic suggestions can bolster the immune system and help a person fight disease, but the findings have been mixed, and many studies have been flawed (Miller & Cohen, 2001). One therapist dismissed these concerns by saying that a negative result just means that the hypnotist isn't skilled enough. As a critical thinker, can you spot what is wrong with his reasoning? (Think back to Chapter 2 and the way a scientific hypothesis must be stated.)
A. 1. true

Accepted Answer

False
B. The therapist's argument violat

Question 15

Describe the common effects of consuming alcohol.

Accepted Answer

Consuming alcohol can have a variety of

Question 16

One of the weaknesses of the problem-focused theory of dreaming is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  there is no reliable way to determine latent meanings. 
B)  some theorists are skeptical about the ability to resolve ongoing concerns during sleep. 
C)  the theory doesn't explain non-REM dreams. 
D)  the theory says more about REM sleep than about dreaming. 
A)  there is no reliable way to determine latent meanings. 
B)  some theorists are skeptical about the ability to resolve ongoing concerns during sleep. 
C)  the theory doesn't explain non-REM dreams. 
D)  the theory says more about REM sleep than about dreaming.

Question 17

Psychoactive drugs produce their effects primarily by acting on brain neurotransmitters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Jet lag occurs because of __________.

Accepted Answer

internal d

Question 19

The suprachiasmatic nucleus is a teardrop-shaped cluster of cells located in the spinal cord.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Describe the common effects of amphetamines.

Accepted Answer

Amphetamines are a class of stimulant dr

Alcohol, tranquilizers, and barbiturates are depressants.

Consciousness is defined as an awareness of oneself and the environment.

During his lecture on dream theories, Professor Grant points out that some theorists are skeptical about the ability to resolve concerns during sleep. Which theory's weakness is Professor Grant talking about in this scenario?

_______________ is a disorder in which a person briefly stops breathing many times during a night's sleep.

The loss of a single night's sleep does not affect mental flexibility or creativity.

Describe the common effects of marijuana.

Most mammals experience REM sleep.

Describe the common effects of psychedelics.

What is one of the weaknesses of the activation-synthesis theory of dreaming?

Judith is startled when her six-year-old daughter, Laura, sleepwalks into the family room. It is most likely that Laura is experiencing the _______________ stage of the sleep cycle.

Describe the common effects of caffeine.

On an average, REM sleep periods last about _______________.

Chronic insomnia affects about _______________ of all adults.

Describe the common effects of consuming alcohol.

One of the weaknesses of the problem-focused theory of dreaming is that:

Psychoactive drugs produce their effects primarily by acting on brain neurotransmitters.

Jet lag occurs because of __________.

The suprachiasmatic nucleus is a teardrop-shaped cluster of cells located in the spinal cord.

Describe the common effects of amphetamines.

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Exam 5: Body Rhythms and Mental States

Alcohol, tranquilizers, and barbiturates are depressants.

Consciousness is defined as an awareness of oneself and the environment.

During his lecture on dream theories, Professor Grant points out that some theorists are skeptical about the ability to resolve concerns during sleep. Which theory's weakness is Professor Grant talking about in this scenario?

_______________ is a disorder in which a person briefly stops breathing many times during a night's sleep.

The loss of a single night's sleep does not affect mental flexibility or creativity.

Describe the common effects of marijuana.

Most mammals experience REM sleep.

Describe the common effects of psychedelics.

What is one of the weaknesses of the activation-synthesis theory of dreaming?

Judith is startled when her six-year-old daughter, Laura, sleepwalks into the family room. It is most likely that Laura is experiencing the _______________ stage of the sleep cycle.

Describe the common effects of caffeine.

On an average, REM sleep periods last about _______________.

Chronic insomnia affects about _______________ of all adults.

Describe the common effects of consuming alcohol.

One of the weaknesses of the problem-focused theory of dreaming is that:

Psychoactive drugs produce their effects primarily by acting on brain neurotransmitters.

Jet lag occurs because of __________.

The suprachiasmatic nucleus is a teardrop-shaped cluster of cells located in the spinal cord.

Describe the common effects of amphetamines.

What Is Psychology

How Psychologists Do Research

Genes, Evolution, and Environment

The Brain and Nervous System

Sensation and Perception

Learning and Conditioning

Behavior in Social and Cultural Context

Thinking and Intelligence

Memory

Emotion, Stress, and Health

Motivation

Development Over the Life Span

Theories of Personality

Psychological Disorders

Approaches to Treatment and Therapy

Filters