Question 1

Which of the following is a problem with many of the drugs used to treat insomnia?

Accepted Answer

A)  People can become dependent on the drugs and cannot sleep without them. 
B)  These drugs do not actually encourage sleep. 
C)  People tend to develop a sensitivity to the drugs (i.e., the same dose has a greater effect over time.) 
D)  Nothing; when taken correctly, sedatives are the best treatment for difficulty sleeping. 
A)  People can become dependent on the drugs and cannot sleep without them. 
B)  These drugs do not actually encourage sleep. 
C)  People tend to develop a sensitivity to the drugs (i.e., the same dose has a greater effect over time.) 
D)  Nothing; when taken correctly, sedatives are the best treatment for difficulty sleeping.

Question 2

Which of the following is true about nightmares and night terrors?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are two different names for the same phenomenon. 
B)  Night terrors involve real daytime fears and actual events, whereas nightmares involve unreal content such as monsters. 
C)  Nightmares are a type of dream, whereas night terrors appear not to involve dream content. 
D)  Nightmares involve real daytime fears and actual events, whereas night terrors involve unreal content such as monsters. 
A)  They are two different names for the same phenomenon. 
B)  Night terrors involve real daytime fears and actual events, whereas nightmares involve unreal content such as monsters. 
C)  Nightmares are a type of dream, whereas night terrors appear not to involve dream content. 
D)  Nightmares involve real daytime fears and actual events, whereas night terrors involve unreal content such as monsters.

Question 3

An EEG recording showing _________________ waves would indicate that subject is either in Stage 3 or 4 sleep.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An EEG recording showing _________________ waves would...

Question 4

Research indicates that hypnosis is a(n) ______________ method for recovering lost memories.

Accepted Answer

A)  effective 
B)  traumatic 
C)  dangerous 
D)  error prone 
A)  effective 
B)  traumatic 
C)  dangerous 
D)  error prone

Question 5

Where is the suprachiasmatic nucleus located?

Accepted Answer

A)  thalamus 
B)  cerebellum 
C)  basal ganglia 
D)  hypothalamus 
A)  thalamus 
B)  cerebellum 
C)  basal ganglia 
D)  hypothalamus

Question 6

Jet lag is typically the worst when traveling

Accepted Answer

A)  north. 
B)  south. 
C)  east. 
D)  west. 
A)  north. 
B)  south. 
C)  east. 
D)  west.

Question 7

Another name for sleepwalking is

Accepted Answer

A)  narcolepsy. 
B)  somnambulism. 
C)  REM behavior disorder. 
D)  sleep misperception. 
A)  narcolepsy. 
B)  somnambulism. 
C)  REM behavior disorder. 
D)  sleep misperception.

Question 8

Amphetamines are __________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

A sleep disorder characterized by difficulty in falling asleep or remaining asleep throughout the night is

Accepted Answer

A)  zombulism. 
B)  cataplexy. 
C)  narcolepsy. 
D)  insomnia. 
A)  zombulism. 
B)  cataplexy. 
C)  narcolepsy. 
D)  insomnia.

Question 10

A biological cycle, or rhythm, that is approximately 24 hours long is called a(n) ___________ cycle.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

REM sleep is sometimes referred to as paradoxical sleep because:

Accepted Answer

A)  the more sleep deprived a person is, the less REM sleep she experiences. 
B)  REM sleep is not really a sleep stage. 
C)  electrical activity in the brain completely shuts down during REM sleep. 
D)  EEG activity in the brain during REM is similar to EEG activity during an awake state. 
A)  the more sleep deprived a person is, the less REM sleep she experiences. 
B)  REM sleep is not really a sleep stage. 
C)  electrical activity in the brain completely shuts down during REM sleep. 
D)  EEG activity in the brain during REM is similar to EEG activity during an awake state.

Question 12

The _________________releases a hormone called melatonin, which is critical to maintaining the sleep-wake cycle.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _________________releases a hormone called melatonin, which...

Question 13

The best adjectives associated with the activation-synthesis hypothesis are:

Accepted Answer

A)  bizarre, meaningless, and random. 
B)  unconscious, symbolic, and meaningful. 
C)  meaningful, problem oriented, and historical. 
D)  intelligent, free, and neurotic. 
A)  bizarre, meaningless, and random. 
B)  unconscious, symbolic, and meaningful. 
C)  meaningful, problem oriented, and historical. 
D)  intelligent, free, and neurotic.

Question 14

Which of the following drugs is a hallucinogen?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

A "hidden observer" is

Accepted Answer

A)  a person, out of sight of the hypnotist, who monitors the process to make sure the hypnotist does not violate ethical standards. 
B)  a part of the mind of the hypnotized person that remains separate. 
C)  a friend or family member who observes the hypnosis to protect the hypnotized person. 
D)  a form of hypnotic suggestion, where subjects are told to imagine someone is constantly watching them. 
A)  a person, out of sight of the hypnotist, who monitors the process to make sure the hypnotist does not violate ethical standards. 
B)  a part of the mind of the hypnotized person that remains separate. 
C)  a friend or family member who observes the hypnosis to protect the hypnotized person. 
D)  a form of hypnotic suggestion, where subjects are told to imagine someone is constantly watching them.

Question 16

Which device would a sleep researcher use to monitor a sleeping person's brain waves?

Accepted Answer

A)  electromyogram (EMG) 
B)  electrocardiogram (EKG) 
C)  electro-oculogram (EOG) 
D)  electroencephalogram (EEG) 
A)  electromyogram (EMG) 
B)  electrocardiogram (EKG) 
C)  electro-oculogram (EOG) 
D)  electroencephalogram (EEG)

Question 17

Which of the following statements supports the "preservation and protection" 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 traveling east than it is when traveling 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 traveling east than it is when traveling west. 
D)  Many small animals sleep during the day, when they could be easily seen by a predator.

Question 18

A procedure of inducing a heightened state of suggestibility can be called

Accepted Answer

A)  hypnosis. 
B)  meditation. 
C)  déjà vu. 
D)  mind control 
A)  hypnosis. 
B)  meditation. 
C)  déjà vu. 
D)  mind control

Question 19

________ is a condition in which a person's breathing becomes obstructed or stops during sleep.

Accepted Answer

A)  Somnambulism 
B)  Sleep state misperception 
C)  Narcolepsy 
D)  Sleep apnea 
A)  Somnambulism 
B)  Sleep state misperception 
C)  Narcolepsy 
D)  Sleep apnea

Question 20

Sigmund Freud would agree that the key to a dream's meaning will be found in its manifest content.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is a problem with many of the drugs used to treat insomnia?

Which of the following is true about nightmares and night terrors?

An EEG recording showing _________________ waves would indicate that subject is either in Stage 3 or 4 sleep.

Research indicates that hypnosis is a(n) ______________ method for recovering lost memories.

Where is the suprachiasmatic nucleus located?

Jet lag is typically the worst when traveling

Another name for sleepwalking is

Amphetamines are __________.

A sleep disorder characterized by difficulty in falling asleep or remaining asleep throughout the night is

A biological cycle, or rhythm, that is approximately 24 hours long is called a(n) ___________ cycle.

REM sleep is sometimes referred to as paradoxical sleep because:

The _________________releases a hormone called melatonin, which is critical to maintaining the sleep-wake cycle.

The best adjectives associated with the activation-synthesis hypothesis are:

Which of the following drugs is a hallucinogen?

A "hidden observer" is

Which device would a sleep researcher use to monitor a sleeping person's brain waves?

Which of the following statements supports the "preservation and protection" hypothesis of sleep?

A procedure of inducing a heightened state of suggestibility can be called

________ is a condition in which a person's breathing becomes obstructed or stops during sleep.

Sigmund Freud would agree that the key to a dream's meaning will be found in its manifest content.

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Exam 5: Consciousness

Which of the following is a problem with many of the drugs used to treat insomnia?

Which of the following is true about nightmares and night terrors?

An EEG recording showing _________________ waves would indicate that subject is either in Stage 3 or 4 sleep.

Research indicates that hypnosis is a(n) ______________ method for recovering lost memories.

Where is the suprachiasmatic nucleus located?

Jet lag is typically the worst when traveling

Another name for sleepwalking is

Amphetamines are __________.

A sleep disorder characterized by difficulty in falling asleep or remaining asleep throughout the night is

A biological cycle, or rhythm, that is approximately 24 hours long is called a(n) ___________ cycle.

REM sleep is sometimes referred to as paradoxical sleep because:

The _________________releases a hormone called melatonin, which is critical to maintaining the sleep-wake cycle.

The best adjectives associated with the activation-synthesis hypothesis are:

Which of the following drugs is a hallucinogen?

A "hidden observer" is

Which device would a sleep researcher use to monitor a sleeping person's brain waves?

Which of the following statements supports the "preservation and protection" hypothesis of sleep?

A procedure of inducing a heightened state of suggestibility can be called

________ is a condition in which a person's breathing becomes obstructed or stops during sleep.

Sigmund Freud would agree that the key to a dream's meaning will be found in its manifest content.

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

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