Exam 4: States of Consciousness

________ times as many men as women are problem drinkers.

The trancelike state in which a subject responds readily to suggestions is ________.

Dreams are vivid and visual auditory experiences that occur primarily during Stage 4 sleep.

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

A recent study found that women who sleep ________ have an increased risk of heart disease.

All of the thoughts and feelings we have when we are awake and reasonably alert are called ________.

On the average, people dream ________.

Neurochemical properties of nicotine are similar to those of cocaine, amphetamines, and morphine.

People whose biological parents abused alcohol are more likely to abuse alcohol, even if they are adopted and raised by people who do not abuse alcohol.

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

Alcohol is implicated in more than ________ percent of violent child abuse.

Explain what night terrors are, what appears to cause them, and who is most likely to suffer from them.

Amphetamines are chemically similar to ________.

Potentially deadly depressants, first used for their sedative and anticonvulsant effects, now used only to treat such conditions as insomnia are ________.

The only legitimate medical use for cocaine is its use as a(n) ________.

________ the most common alteration of normal consciousness.

________ are commonly known as "downers."

People with narcolepsy fall immediately into ________ sleep during a narcoleptic episode.

All birds and mammals sleep.

Discuss why some people appear to be more susceptible to becoming alcoholics. Explore gender and ethnic group differences as part of your discussion.