Question 1

When amphetamines are abused, the resulting effects may include __________

Accepted Answer

A)  confusion, disorganized behavior, fear, delusions, and hallucinations. 
B)  increased appetite, sleepiness, and euphoria. 
C)  heart disease, high blood pressure, impaired circulation, and erectile problems in men. 
D)  restlessness, insomnia, muscle tension, heartbeat irregularities, and high blood pressure. 
A)  confusion, disorganized behavior, fear, delusions, and hallucinations. 
B)  increased appetite, sleepiness, and euphoria. 
C)  heart disease, high blood pressure, impaired circulation, and erectile problems in men. 
D)  restlessness, insomnia, muscle tension, heartbeat irregularities, and high blood pressure.

Question 2

The stimulant derived from coca leaves is known as __________

Accepted Answer

A)  cocaine. 
B)  caffeine. 
C)  amphetamine 
D)  ephedrine. 
A)  cocaine. 
B)  caffeine. 
C)  amphetamine 
D)  ephedrine.

Question 3

About 25% of college students use herbal supplements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

U.S. psychologists did not study consciousness for many decades because of the influence of _________

Accepted Answer

A)  John Watson. 
B)  Sigmund Freud. 
C)  Gestalt psychology. 
D)  William James. 
A)  John Watson. 
B)  Sigmund Freud. 
C)  Gestalt psychology. 
D)  William James.

Question 5

A circadian rhythm disruption that involves falling asleep early in the evening and awakening in the middle of the night is __________

Accepted Answer

A)  elder sleep phase syndrome. 
B)  elder waking phase syndrome. 
C)  advanced sleep phase syndrome. 
D)  advanced waking phase syndrome. 
A)  elder sleep phase syndrome. 
B)  elder waking phase syndrome. 
C)  advanced sleep phase syndrome. 
D)  advanced waking phase syndrome.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a form of depressants?

Accepted Answer

A)  cocaine 
B)  tranquilizers 
C)  alcohol 
D)  barbiturates 
A)  cocaine 
B)  tranquilizers 
C)  alcohol 
D)  barbiturates

Question 7

Exposing certain bodily organs or even certain single cells from vertebrates to light sets __________

Accepted Answer

A)  the suprachiasmatic clock. 
B)  the biological clock. 
C)  the internal clock. 
D)  the "circadian clock". 
A)  the suprachiasmatic clock. 
B)  the biological clock. 
C)  the internal clock. 
D)  the "circadian clock".

Question 8

The sleep-wakefulness cycle is ultimately controlled by the part of the brain called the __________

Accepted Answer

A)  optical nerve. 
B)  frontal lobe. 
C)  hypothalamus. 
D)  median forebrain bundle. 
A)  optical nerve. 
B)  frontal lobe. 
C)  hypothalamus. 
D)  median forebrain bundle.

Question 9

The difference between insomnia and apnea is that __________

Accepted Answer

A)  apnea affects primarily the elderly, whereas insomnia is characteristic of children. 
B)  insomnia is treatable but apnea is not. 
C)  insomnia is characterized by sleeplessness, whereas apnea is characterized by breathing difficulties. 
D)  apnea is a precursor to narcolepsy, whereas insomnia is not. 
A)  apnea affects primarily the elderly, whereas insomnia is characteristic of children. 
B)  insomnia is treatable but apnea is not. 
C)  insomnia is characterized by sleeplessness, whereas apnea is characterized by breathing difficulties. 
D)  apnea is a precursor to narcolepsy, whereas insomnia is not.

Question 10

According to this theory, sleep is necessary for repair of the body.

Accepted Answer

A)  restorative theory 
B)  adaptive theory 
C)  psychoanalytic theory 
D)  dream theory 
A)  restorative theory 
B)  adaptive theory 
C)  psychoanalytic theory 
D)  dream theory

Question 11

Compare and contrast two theories of dreams. Which one do you believe makes more sense and why? What is your theory of dreams?

Accepted Answer

There are many theories about dreams, bu

Question 12

Which of the following is classified as a depressant?

Accepted Answer

A)  cocaine 
B)  alcohol 
C)  heroin 
D)  marijuana 
A)  cocaine 
B)  alcohol 
C)  heroin 
D)  marijuana

Question 13

Lying directly behind your eye sockets, this brain structure is anatomically connected to the association areas for all five of your senses.

Accepted Answer

A)  orbitofrontal cortex 
B)  thalamus 
C)  hypothalamus 
D)  amygdala 
A)  orbitofrontal cortex 
B)  thalamus 
C)  hypothalamus 
D)  amygdala

Question 14

Trahn works the night shift in the city hospital. During the middle of the shift he often becomes very tired. This is when his body temperature is at its lowest, and his biological clock is telling him it is time to sleep. Trahn is affected by what psychologists call __________

Accepted Answer

A)  subjective night. 
B)  objective night. 
C)  disruptive malaise. 
D)  melatonin flux. 
A)  subjective night. 
B)  objective night. 
C)  disruptive malaise. 
D)  melatonin flux.

Question 15

A flashback is a brief recurrence of a previously experienced altered state associated with the use of __________

Accepted Answer

A)  LSD. 
B)  MDMA. 
C)  marijuana. 
D)  heroin. 
A)  LSD. 
B)  MDMA. 
C)  marijuana. 
D)  heroin.

Question 16

The idea of a "hidden observer" part of the mind was suggested by __________

Accepted Answer

A)  Freud. 
B)  Watson. 
C)  Hilgard. 
D)  Kirsch. 
A)  Freud. 
B)  Watson. 
C)  Hilgard. 
D)  Kirsch.

Question 17

Is hypnosis a viable treatment for some problems?

Accepted Answer

A: Hypnosis is considered a viable treat

Question 18

__________ occurs because the brain adapts to the presence of drugs by responding less intensely to them.

Accepted Answer

A)  Drug tolerance 
B)  Habituation 
C)  Psychological dependence 
D)  Withdrawal symptoms 
A)  Drug tolerance 
B)  Habituation 
C)  Psychological dependence 
D)  Withdrawal symptoms

Question 19

Describe the symptoms of insomnia.

Accepted Answer

Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that

Question 20

One major danger of barbiturates is __________

Accepted Answer

A)  overstimulation. 
B)  hyperactivity. 
C)  drug interaction. 
D)  sleepwalking. 
A)  overstimulation. 
B)  hyperactivity. 
C)  drug interaction. 
D)  sleepwalking.

When amphetamines are abused, the resulting effects may include __________

The stimulant derived from coca leaves is known as __________

About 25% of college students use herbal supplements.

U.S. psychologists did not study consciousness for many decades because of the influence of _________

A circadian rhythm disruption that involves falling asleep early in the evening and awakening in the middle of the night is __________

Which of the following is NOT a form of depressants?

Exposing certain bodily organs or even certain single cells from vertebrates to light sets __________

The sleep-wakefulness cycle is ultimately controlled by the part of the brain called the __________

The difference between insomnia and apnea is that __________

According to this theory, sleep is necessary for repair of the body.

Compare and contrast two theories of dreams. Which one do you believe makes more sense and why? What is your theory of dreams?

Which of the following is classified as a depressant?

Lying directly behind your eye sockets, this brain structure is anatomically connected to the association areas for all five of your senses.

Trahn works the night shift in the city hospital. During the middle of the shift he often becomes very tired. This is when his body temperature is at its lowest, and his biological clock is telling him it is time to sleep. Trahn is affected by what psychologists call __________

A flashback is a brief recurrence of a previously experienced altered state associated with the use of __________

The idea of a "hidden observer" part of the mind was suggested by __________

Is hypnosis a viable treatment for some problems?

__________ occurs because the brain adapts to the presence of drugs by responding less intensely to them.

Describe the symptoms of insomnia.

One major danger of barbiturates is __________

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Exam 4: States of Consciousness

When amphetamines are abused, the resulting effects may include __________

The stimulant derived from coca leaves is known as __________

About 25% of college students use herbal supplements.

U.S. psychologists did not study consciousness for many decades because of the influence of _________

A circadian rhythm disruption that involves falling asleep early in the evening and awakening in the middle of the night is __________

Which of the following is NOT a form of depressants?

Exposing certain bodily organs or even certain single cells from vertebrates to light sets __________

The sleep-wakefulness cycle is ultimately controlled by the part of the brain called the __________

The difference between insomnia and apnea is that __________

According to this theory, sleep is necessary for repair of the body.

Compare and contrast two theories of dreams. Which one do you believe makes more sense and why? What is your theory of dreams?

Which of the following is classified as a depressant?

Lying directly behind your eye sockets, this brain structure is anatomically connected to the association areas for all five of your senses.

Trahn works the night shift in the city hospital. During the middle of the shift he often becomes very tired. This is when his body temperature is at its lowest, and his biological clock is telling him it is time to sleep. Trahn is affected by what psychologists call __________

A flashback is a brief recurrence of a previously experienced altered state associated with the use of __________

The idea of a "hidden observer" part of the mind was suggested by __________

Is hypnosis a viable treatment for some problems?

__________ occurs because the brain adapts to the presence of drugs by responding less intensely to them.

Describe the symptoms of insomnia.

One major danger of barbiturates is __________

Introduction to Psychology

Biology and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Child Development

Adolescence and Adulthood

Motivation and Emotion

Human Sexuality and Gender

Health and Stress

Personality Theory and Assessment

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Social Psychology

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