Exam 4: States of Consciousness

What is the sequence of the stages of sleep that a person passes through during sleep? Briefly summarize each stage.

Stimulants do each of the following except

Psychological drug dependence is a craving or irresistible urge for a drug's pleasurable effects, and it is more difficult to combat than physical dependence.

In severe cases of sleep apnea, sufferers may partially awaken as many as 800 times a night as they gasp for air.

Psychoactive drugs are

The subjective nature of consciousness has been recently examined through objective studies by psychologists using such tools as

What is regarded as the physical site of our biological clock?

Compared to the first two sleep cycles, sleep cycles later in the night are characterized by less

Psychological drug dependence is marked by the development of drug tolerance.

Which abnormality in sexual functioning has not been attributed to heavy marijuana use?

Decreased activity in the central nervous system is the chief effect of

The most widely used hallucinogen is

The most widely used illicit substance in Canada is ecstasy (MDMA).

We sleep best when our body temperature is at the low point in our 24-hour cycle.

A good example of an ultradian rhythm is

Describe a typical meditation technique and list at least three possible effects of practicing meditation.

Which of the following is a narcotic?

OxyContin® and Vicodin® are two highly prescribed forms of narcotics that are also highly addictive.

Which of the following reflects one of the known differences in dream content between men and women?

What effects do amphetamines have on the user, short-term and long-term?