Question 1

Our sleep-wake cycle follows a(n) __________ rhythm.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

What is REM behavior disorder?

Accepted Answer

REM behavior disorder, also known as REM

Question 3

Herbal remedies are __________

Accepted Answer

A)  rarely subjected to placebo-controlled effectiveness studies. 
B)  more effective than many prescription medications. 
C)  regulated by the same government agency that regulates prescription drugs. 
D)  generally ineffective for most problems. 
A)  rarely subjected to placebo-controlled effectiveness studies. 
B)  more effective than many prescription medications. 
C)  regulated by the same government agency that regulates prescription drugs. 
D)  generally ineffective for most problems.

Question 4

Periods of REM sleep alternate with periods of non-REM sleep in a cycle that recurs about every __________ minutes or so.

Accepted Answer

A)  30 
B)  90 
C)  150 
D)  210 
A)  30 
B)  90 
C)  150 
D)  210

Question 5

The __________ holds that being awake wears and tears on the body and brain, and sleep serves the function of restoring body and mind.

Accepted Answer

A)  restorative theory 
B)  circadian theory 
C)  refractory theory 
D)  regenerative theory 
A)  restorative theory 
B)  circadian theory 
C)  refractory theory 
D)  regenerative theory

Question 6

The textbook classifies marijuana as a(n) __________

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulant. 
B)  narcotic. 
C)  hallucinogen. 
D)  depressant. 
A)  stimulant. 
B)  narcotic. 
C)  hallucinogen. 
D)  depressant.

Question 7

To treat your sleep problem you are told that you should not nap, you should set your alarm clock to wake up at the same time each day, and you should get out of bed if you cannot sleep. What sleep disorder have you been experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A)  enuresis 
B)  narcolepsy 
C)  insomnia 
D)  REM sleep behavior disorder 
A)  enuresis 
B)  narcolepsy 
C)  insomnia 
D)  REM sleep behavior disorder

Question 8

While in a deep sleep, Bobby sometimes becomes violent and thrashes around. If someone is sleeping with him, he sometimes hits or elbows them. He even dented the wall next to his bed with his elbow. Bobby might have a condition known as __________

Accepted Answer

A)  sleep apnea. 
B)  narcolepsy. 
C)  REM sleep behavior disorder. 
D)  sleep terrors. 
A)  sleep apnea. 
B)  narcolepsy. 
C)  REM sleep behavior disorder. 
D)  sleep terrors.

Question 9

When we are exposed to low levels of light the __________ begins to secrete the hormone melatonin, which acts to induce sleep.

Accepted Answer

A)  thyroid gland 
B)  pituitary gland 
C)  pineal gland 
D)  adrenal glands 
A)  thyroid gland 
B)  pituitary gland 
C)  pineal gland 
D)  adrenal glands

Question 10

According to research on sleep deprivation, a moderate amount of sleep loss __________

Accepted Answer

A)  can still be a problem. 
B)  is not a problem at all. 
C)  only is a problem for women, not men. 
D)  does not affect people older than age 50. 
A)  can still be a problem. 
B)  is not a problem at all. 
C)  only is a problem for women, not men. 
D)  does not affect people older than age 50.

Question 11

People who average 7 hours of sleep per night will, on average, outlive those who average 9 or more hours of sleep per night.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When secreted, the hormone melatonin acts to__________

Accepted Answer

A)  induce hunger. 
B)  increase alertness. 
C)  induce sleepiness. 
D)  induce circadian rhythms. 
A)  induce hunger. 
B)  increase alertness. 
C)  induce sleepiness. 
D)  induce circadian rhythms.

Question 13

The hypothalamus controls the __________

Accepted Answer

A)  hypnotic suggestibility ratio. 
B)  sleep-wakefulness cycle. 
C)  frequency of nightmares. 
D)  growth hormones that occur during sleep. 
A)  hypnotic suggestibility ratio. 
B)  sleep-wakefulness cycle. 
C)  frequency of nightmares. 
D)  growth hormones that occur during sleep.

Question 14

What does it mean to be hypnotized?

Accepted Answer

Being hypnotized refers to a state of fo

Question 15

How many stages are in REM sleep?

Accepted Answer

A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four 
A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four

Question 16

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 17

This can occur during any sleep stage.

Accepted Answer

A)  sleep terrors 
B)  narcolepsy 
C)  somnambulism 
D)  somniloquy 
A)  sleep terrors 
B)  narcolepsy 
C)  somnambulism 
D)  somniloquy

Question 18

Which of the following is a side effect of opiate abuse?

Accepted Answer

A)  the brain gets flooded with GABA 
B)  heart rates will zoom 
C)  natural endorphin production will be suppressed 
D)  blood pressure will increase dramatically 
A)  the brain gets flooded with GABA 
B)  heart rates will zoom 
C)  natural endorphin production will be suppressed 
D)  blood pressure will increase dramatically

Question 19

People who suffer from sleep apnea may partially awaken as many as __________ times a night.

Accepted Answer

A)  100 
B)  300 
C)  500 
D)  800 
A)  100 
B)  300 
C)  500 
D)  800

Question 20

Marijuana has been found effective for treating all of the following except __________

Accepted Answer

A)  glaucoma. 
B)  nausea in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. 
C)  weight loss in some AIDS patients. 
D)  cataracts in the elderly. 
A)  glaucoma. 
B)  nausea in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. 
C)  weight loss in some AIDS patients. 
D)  cataracts in the elderly.

Our sleep-wake cycle follows a(n) __________ rhythm.

What is REM behavior disorder?

Herbal remedies are __________

Periods of REM sleep alternate with periods of non-REM sleep in a cycle that recurs about every __________ minutes or so.

The __________ holds that being awake wears and tears on the body and brain, and sleep serves the function of restoring body and mind.

The textbook classifies marijuana as a(n) __________

To treat your sleep problem you are told that you should not nap, you should set your alarm clock to wake up at the same time each day, and you should get out of bed if you cannot sleep. What sleep disorder have you been experiencing?

While in a deep sleep, Bobby sometimes becomes violent and thrashes around. If someone is sleeping with him, he sometimes hits or elbows them. He even dented the wall next to his bed with his elbow. Bobby might have a condition known as __________

When we are exposed to low levels of light the __________ begins to secrete the hormone melatonin, which acts to induce sleep.

According to research on sleep deprivation, a moderate amount of sleep loss __________

People who average 7 hours of sleep per night will, on average, outlive those who average 9 or more hours of sleep per night.

When secreted, the hormone melatonin acts to__________

The hypothalamus controls the __________

What does it mean to be hypnotized?

How many stages are in REM sleep?

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

This can occur during any sleep stage.

Which of the following is a side effect of opiate abuse?

People who suffer from sleep apnea may partially awaken as many as __________ times a night.

Marijuana has been found effective for treating all of the following except __________

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Exam 4: States of Consciousness

Our sleep-wake cycle follows a(n) __________ rhythm.

What is REM behavior disorder?

Herbal remedies are __________

Periods of REM sleep alternate with periods of non-REM sleep in a cycle that recurs about every __________ minutes or so.

The __________ holds that being awake wears and tears on the body and brain, and sleep serves the function of restoring body and mind.

The textbook classifies marijuana as a(n) __________

To treat your sleep problem you are told that you should not nap, you should set your alarm clock to wake up at the same time each day, and you should get out of bed if you cannot sleep. What sleep disorder have you been experiencing?

While in a deep sleep, Bobby sometimes becomes violent and thrashes around. If someone is sleeping with him, he sometimes hits or elbows them. He even dented the wall next to his bed with his elbow. Bobby might have a condition known as __________

When we are exposed to low levels of light the __________ begins to secrete the hormone melatonin, which acts to induce sleep.

According to research on sleep deprivation, a moderate amount of sleep loss __________

People who average 7 hours of sleep per night will, on average, outlive those who average 9 or more hours of sleep per night.

When secreted, the hormone melatonin acts to__________

The hypothalamus controls the __________

What does it mean to be hypnotized?

How many stages are in REM sleep?

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

This can occur during any sleep stage.

Which of the following is a side effect of opiate abuse?

People who suffer from sleep apnea may partially awaken as many as __________ times a night.

Marijuana has been found effective for treating all of the following except __________

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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