Exam 4: States of Consciousness

The most frequently used psychoactive drug in Western societies is ________.

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

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

Describe the physical and psychological effects of stimulants such as amphetamines and the problems associated with their use.

One of the most famous users of cocaine was ________.

Normal waking consciousness includes such things as concentrating, making decisions, planning, solving problems, and remembering.

People awakened during REM sleep report vivid, graphic dreams ________ percent of the time.

Of the following people, the one who is most likely to abuse alcohol is someone who uses alcohol to ________.

Driving while sleepy is just as dangerous as driving while drunk.

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

Nicotine is no more harmful than caffeine.

Amphetamines are chemically similar to ________.

When we are awake and alert, we are usually conscious of ________ around us.

Freud believed that dreams represent ________.

A sleep disorder characterized by difficulties in breathing while asleep is ________.

There is a link between sleep deprivation and ________.

________ are commonly known as "downers."

In recent years, the number of teenagers who start smoking each year has ________.

After taking a drug to get "high," Jenny notices that her auditory acuity has increased, and she can clearly hear low sounds like breathing and heartbeats, as well as imaginary conversations and fully orchestrated original symphonies. She sees a steady stream of the "most beautiful" images she has ever seen, but feels detached as if she is watching herself from a distance. The drug she took was probably ________.

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