Question 1

A patient with severe brain injury would be diagnosed as being in a __________________ if all signs pointed to a complete loss of consciousness.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A patient with severe brain injury would...

Question 2

People who have _____________________ believe they don't get enough sleep, although this does not appear to really be the case.

Accepted Answer

A)  sleep apnea 
B)  sleep state misperception 
C)  narcolepsy 
D)  insomnia 
A)  sleep apnea 
B)  sleep state misperception 
C)  narcolepsy 
D)  insomnia

Question 3

Our sleeping-waking cycle follows a(n) __________ rhythm.

Accepted Answer

A)  infradian 
B)  circadian 
C)  diurnal 
D)  ultradian 
A)  infradian 
B)  circadian 
C)  diurnal 
D)  ultradian

Question 4

Amphetamines are

Accepted Answer

A)  barbiturates. 
B)  stimulants. 
C)  hallucinogens. 
D)  opiates. 
A)  barbiturates. 
B)  stimulants. 
C)  hallucinogens. 
D)  opiates.

Question 5

Freud called the hidden meaning of a dream its __________ content.

Accepted Answer

A)  surface 
B)  manifest 
C)  unconscious 
D)  latent 
A)  surface 
B)  manifest 
C)  unconscious 
D)  latent

Question 6

According to your textbook, which of the following is a long-term effect associated with methamphetamine and ecstasy?

Accepted Answer

A)  damage to nerve cells that transmit dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin 
B)  increased risk of thyroid cancer 
C)  permanent psychosis 
D)  there are no known long term risks associated with these drugs. 
A)  damage to nerve cells that transmit dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin 
B)  increased risk of thyroid cancer 
C)  permanent psychosis 
D)  there are no known long term risks associated with these drugs.

Question 7

Brain activity during sleep

Accepted Answer

A)  is relatively uniform, and does not change throughout the night. 
B)  is very similar to activity during the waking state. 
C)  is almost nonexistent. 
D)  is correlated with changes in muscle tension, breathing, and other physiological responses. 
A)  is relatively uniform, and does not change throughout the night. 
B)  is very similar to activity during the waking state. 
C)  is almost nonexistent. 
D)  is correlated with changes in muscle tension, breathing, and other physiological responses.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true about the use of hypnosis to recover memories?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is generally ineffective, but poses no risks and is harmless. 
B)  Research has shown hypnosis to be an effective way to recover memories. 
C)  Research indicates that hypnosis does not work in terms of memory recovery, and that it can potentially create false memories. 
D)  While some debate persists regarding the technique's effectiveness, most U.S. courts accept testimony obtained from a person who is placed under hypnosis. 
A)  It is generally ineffective, but poses no risks and is harmless. 
B)  Research has shown hypnosis to be an effective way to recover memories. 
C)  Research indicates that hypnosis does not work in terms of memory recovery, and that it can potentially create false memories. 
D)  While some debate persists regarding the technique's effectiveness, most U.S. courts accept testimony obtained from a person who is placed under hypnosis.

Question 10

Which of the following is a sedative?

Accepted Answer

A)  nicotine 
B)  barbiturates 
C)  heroin 
D)  mescaline 
A)  nicotine 
B)  barbiturates 
C)  heroin 
D)  mescaline

Question 11

Any procedure that involves a shift in consciousness to a state in which an individual is highly focused, aware, and in control of mental processes is called

Accepted Answer

A)  déjà vu. 
B)  meditation. 
C)  hypnosis. 
D)  a minimally conscious state. 
A)  déjà vu. 
B)  meditation. 
C)  hypnosis. 
D)  a minimally conscious state.

Question 12

Following a car accident, Missy has only minimal consciousness. Sometimes her eyes may open, and she spends part of her time seemingly awake (i.e., not sleeping), but there are no clear signs of consciousness. Medical professionals would most accurately describe her condition as a

Accepted Answer

A)  minimally conscious state. 
B)  coma. 
C)  persistent vegetative state. 
D)  dissociative state. 
A)  minimally conscious state. 
B)  coma. 
C)  persistent vegetative state. 
D)  dissociative state.

Question 13

Which of the following drugs is used by some cultures for spiritual and medicinal reasons?

Accepted Answer

A)  salvia 
B)  ketamine 
C)  barbiturates 
D)  heroin 
A)  salvia 
B)  ketamine 
C)  barbiturates 
D)  heroin

Question 14

The hormone melatonin reaches peak levels in the body during the

Accepted Answer

A)  morning. 
B)  early evening. 
C)  afternoon. 
D)  night. 
A)  morning. 
B)  early evening. 
C)  afternoon. 
D)  night.

Question 15

Yusef spends a night at a sleep clinic. The technicians at the clinic hook Yusef up to sensors to measure respiration, body temperature, muscle movements, and brain activity while he sleeps. What technique is the clinic using to study Yusef'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 16

Stanley takes LSD. As a result he may experience which of the following effects?

Accepted Answer

A)  wakefulness, alertness, and shortened reaction time 
B)  reduced anxiety and tension, and sedation 
C)  a mixture of stimulant and narcotic effects 
D)  powerful emotions and perceptual distortions 
A)  wakefulness, alertness, and shortened reaction time 
B)  reduced anxiety and tension, and sedation 
C)  a mixture of stimulant and narcotic effects 
D)  powerful emotions and perceptual distortions

Question 17

Hypnosis increases the overall accuracy of memory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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

Question 19

What are some of the therapeutic uses for hypnosis? Is it generally effective?
Module: 5.2

Accepted Answer

Hypnosis, also known as hypnotherapy, is

Question 20

Cocaine is a natural drug that is synthesized from leaves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A patient with severe brain injury would be diagnosed as being in a __________________ if all signs pointed to a complete loss of consciousness.

People who have _____________________ believe they don't get enough sleep, although this does not appear to really be the case.

Our sleeping-waking cycle follows a(n) __________ rhythm.

Amphetamines are

Freud called the hidden meaning of a dream its __________ content.

According to your textbook, which of the following is a long-term effect associated with methamphetamine and ecstasy?

Brain activity during sleep

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

Which of the following statements is true about the use of hypnosis to recover memories?

Which of the following is a sedative?

Any procedure that involves a shift in consciousness to a state in which an individual is highly focused, aware, and in control of mental processes is called

Following a car accident, Missy has only minimal consciousness. Sometimes her eyes may open, and she spends part of her time seemingly awake (i.e., not sleeping), but there are no clear signs of consciousness. Medical professionals would most accurately describe her condition as a

Which of the following drugs is used by some cultures for spiritual and medicinal reasons?

The hormone melatonin reaches peak levels in the body during the

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

Stanley takes LSD. As a result he may experience which of the following effects?

Hypnosis increases the overall accuracy of memory.

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

What are some of the therapeutic uses for hypnosis? Is it generally effective? Module: 5.2

Cocaine is a natural drug that is synthesized from leaves.

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Exam 5: Consciousness

A patient with severe brain injury would be diagnosed as being in a __________________ if all signs pointed to a complete loss of consciousness.

People who have _____________________ believe they don't get enough sleep, although this does not appear to really be the case.

Our sleeping-waking cycle follows a(n) __________ rhythm.

Amphetamines are

Freud called the hidden meaning of a dream its __________ content.

According to your textbook, which of the following is a long-term effect associated with methamphetamine and ecstasy?

Brain activity during sleep

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

Which of the following statements is true about the use of hypnosis to recover memories?

Which of the following is a sedative?

Any procedure that involves a shift in consciousness to a state in which an individual is highly focused, aware, and in control of mental processes is called

Following a car accident, Missy has only minimal consciousness. Sometimes her eyes may open, and she spends part of her time seemingly awake (i.e., not sleeping), but there are no clear signs of consciousness. Medical professionals would most accurately describe her condition as a

Which of the following drugs is used by some cultures for spiritual and medicinal reasons?

The hormone melatonin reaches peak levels in the body during the

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

Stanley takes LSD. As a result he may experience which of the following effects?

Hypnosis increases the overall accuracy of memory.

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

What are some of the therapeutic uses for hypnosis? Is it generally effective? Module: 5.2

Cocaine is a natural drug that is synthesized from leaves.

Introducing Psychological Science

Reading and Evaluating Scientific Research

Biological Psychology

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Thought and Language

Intelligence, Aptitude, and Cognitive Abilities

Life Span Development

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Social Psychology

Health, Stress and Coping

Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Filters