Exam 4: States of Consciousness

For the average woman, one drink is likely to have the same biological and psychological effects as ________ drink(s) for the average man.

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

Most episodes of sleepwalking and sleep talking occur during ________ sleep.

A client tells his therapist about a dream of riding on a train with his boss. At the end of the journey, the boss gets off the train at a terminal. The content of this dream, as related by the client to the therapist is what Freud called its ________ content.

At least ________ million Americans have problems with drinking.

Addictive drugs, such as heroin, that dull the senses and induce feelings of euphoria are ________.

Discuss the research findings in regard to sleep deprivation. How prevalent is it? What are the symptoms of it? Finally, what are the effects of long-term deprivation?

Sleep apnea affects ________ million Americans.

A circadian cycle is about ________ hours long.

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

Which of the following chemicals has been found to play a crucial role in our need for sleep?

Define "binge drinking." Describe its prevalence and the types of problems associated with it.

Most episodes of insomnia are ________ and stem from ________.

The most likely reason a patient with chronic anxiety would practice meditation is that meditation ________.

Arnold is at the company party and has had too much to drink. He releases all of his pent-up aggression by yelling at his boss, who promptly fires him. Arnold normally would not have yelled at his boss, but after drinking heavily he yelled because ________.

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

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

In all of its forms, meditation suppresses activity of the ________ system.

The most addictive and dangerous stimulant in use today is ________.

Define meditation. Describe at least three different types of meditation. Finally, discuss the positive and negative effects of meditation and its potential uses.