Question 1

For a moderately hypnotizable person, which use of hypnosis would probably be most successful?

Accepted Answer

A)  for treating drug addiction 
B)  for relief from pain 
C)  for improving memory 
D)  learning new skills more quickly 
A)  for treating drug addiction 
B)  for relief from pain 
C)  for improving memory 
D)  learning new skills more quickly

Question 2

HCT, or hydrotetracannabinol, is the main active ingredient in marijuana.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Researchers believe that the suprachiasmatic nucleus acts as

Accepted Answer

A)  our biological clock. 
B)  the regulator of our heart rate. 
C)  a trigger for thirst and hunger sensations. 
D)  the source of inner awareness of time. 
A)  our biological clock. 
B)  the regulator of our heart rate. 
C)  a trigger for thirst and hunger sensations. 
D)  the source of inner awareness of time.

Question 4

As a person shifts from a waking state to being asleep,

Accepted Answer

A)  heart rate gradually increases. 
B)  blood pressure rapidly increases. 
C)  brain activity decreases. 
D)  respiration rates increase slowly. 
A)  heart rate gradually increases. 
B)  blood pressure rapidly increases. 
C)  brain activity decreases. 
D)  respiration rates increase slowly.

Question 5

Heroin is most closely related to

Accepted Answer

A)  cocaine. 
B)  barbiturates. 
C)  marijuana. 
D)  morphine. 
A)  cocaine. 
B)  barbiturates. 
C)  marijuana. 
D)  morphine.

Question 6

What is the approximate rate of insomnia in Canadians over age 15?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 percent 
B)  13 percent 
C)  21 percent 
D)  46 percent 
A)  5 percent 
B)  13 percent 
C)  21 percent 
D)  46 percent

Question 7

If awakened during a sleep terror, a child

Accepted Answer

A)  will not be able to enter REM sleep again that night. 
B)  will not recall anything they are thinking about. 
C)  may develop a fear of being awakened a night. 
D)  may recall a single frightening image. 
A)  will not be able to enter REM sleep again that night. 
B)  will not recall anything they are thinking about. 
C)  may develop a fear of being awakened a night. 
D)  may recall a single frightening image.

Question 8

Hypnosis can be highly effective in pain management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which age group gets the most sleep in a typical 24-hour cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  adults 
B)  infants and young children 
C)  the elderly 
D)  teenagers 
A)  adults 
B)  infants and young children 
C)  the elderly 
D)  teenagers

Question 10

Narcolepsy is

Accepted Answer

A)  a physiological disorder caused by an abnormality in part of the brain that regulates sleep. 
B)  a sleep disorder brought about by the use of narcotics. 
C)  similar to insomnia, but significantly more disruptive in the person's life. 
D)  a psychological state in which the person is unable to fall asleep. 
A)  a physiological disorder caused by an abnormality in part of the brain that regulates sleep. 
B)  a sleep disorder brought about by the use of narcotics. 
C)  similar to insomnia, but significantly more disruptive in the person's life. 
D)  a psychological state in which the person is unable to fall asleep.

Question 11

Alcohol is to _____________ as marijuana is to ________________

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

What is the term for an increased amount of REM sleep that occurs after REM deprivation, which is often associated with unpleasant dreams or nightmares?

Accepted Answer

A)  REM rebound 
B)  REM reversal 
C)  microsleep 
D)  REM intrusion 
A)  REM rebound 
B)  REM reversal 
C)  microsleep 
D)  REM intrusion

Question 13

A condition in which individuals fall suddenly into REM sleep in the midst of waking activities is called

Accepted Answer

A)  narcolepsy. 
B)  somnambulism. 
C)  insomnia. 
D)  sleep apnea. 
A)  narcolepsy. 
B)  somnambulism. 
C)  insomnia. 
D)  sleep apnea.

Question 14

For most people, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. is a time of day when they

Accepted Answer

A)  are less alert than during the rest of the day. 
B)  are especially prone to sexual fantasies. 
C)  are least likely to be able to sleep. 
D)  are at their intellectual peak. 
A)  are less alert than during the rest of the day. 
B)  are especially prone to sexual fantasies. 
C)  are least likely to be able to sleep. 
D)  are at their intellectual peak.

Question 15

Which of the following is an effective strategy for combating jet lag?

Accepted Answer

A)  Skipping an extra night's sleep after arriving at your destination. 
B)  Avoiding sunlight in the morning and exposure to bright light in the evening. 
C)  Gradually advancing your sleep schedule by an hour a night before you leave home. 
D)  The consistent use of caffeine throughout the day. 
A)  Skipping an extra night's sleep after arriving at your destination. 
B)  Avoiding sunlight in the morning and exposure to bright light in the evening. 
C)  Gradually advancing your sleep schedule by an hour a night before you leave home. 
D)  The consistent use of caffeine throughout the day.

Question 16

The discomfort that results from jet lag is caused by disruption of

Accepted Answer

A)  active consciousness. 
B)  circadian rhythms. 
C)  the receptive cycle. 
D)  the vestibular system. 
A)  active consciousness. 
B)  circadian rhythms. 
C)  the receptive cycle. 
D)  the vestibular system.

Question 17

What are the main effects of hallucinogens, and what are two psychoactive drugs classified as hallucinogens?

Accepted Answer

LSD, ecstasy, and marijuana are hallucin

Question 18

What are the physical signs that someone is in REM sleep?

Accepted Answer

REM sleep is characterized by rapid eye

Question 19

One observed benefit of lucid dreaming is that it can

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce confusion during waking hours. 
B)  improve memory and learning in daytime hours. 
C)  inhibit unwanted sexual urges during daytime hours. 
D)  reduce or eliminate unpleasant recurring themes in dream content. 
A)  reduce confusion during waking hours. 
B)  improve memory and learning in daytime hours. 
C)  inhibit unwanted sexual urges during daytime hours. 
D)  reduce or eliminate unpleasant recurring themes in dream content.

Question 20

Stage 3 is known as the beginning of

Accepted Answer

A)  slow-wave sleep. 
B)  REM sleep. 
C)  the sleep cycle. 
D)  active sleep. 
A)  slow-wave sleep. 
B)  REM sleep. 
C)  the sleep cycle. 
D)  active sleep.

For a moderately hypnotizable person, which use of hypnosis would probably be most successful?

HCT, or hydrotetracannabinol, is the main active ingredient in marijuana.

Researchers believe that the suprachiasmatic nucleus acts as

As a person shifts from a waking state to being asleep,

Heroin is most closely related to

What is the approximate rate of insomnia in Canadians over age 15?

If awakened during a sleep terror, a child

Hypnosis can be highly effective in pain management.

Which age group gets the most sleep in a typical 24-hour cycle?

Narcolepsy is

Alcohol is to _ as marijuana is to ____

What is the term for an increased amount of REM sleep that occurs after REM deprivation, which is often associated with unpleasant dreams or nightmares?

A condition in which individuals fall suddenly into REM sleep in the midst of waking activities is called

For most people, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. is a time of day when they

Which of the following is an effective strategy for combating jet lag?

The discomfort that results from jet lag is caused by disruption of

What are the main effects of hallucinogens, and what are two psychoactive drugs classified as hallucinogens?

What are the physical signs that someone is in REM sleep?

One observed benefit of lucid dreaming is that it can

Stage 3 is known as the beginning of

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For a moderately hypnotizable person, which use of hypnosis would probably be most successful?

HCT, or hydrotetracannabinol, is the main active ingredient in marijuana.

Researchers believe that the suprachiasmatic nucleus acts as

As a person shifts from a waking state to being asleep,

Heroin is most closely related to

What is the approximate rate of insomnia in Canadians over age 15?

If awakened during a sleep terror, a child

Hypnosis can be highly effective in pain management.

Which age group gets the most sleep in a typical 24-hour cycle?

Narcolepsy is

Alcohol is to _____________ as marijuana is to ________________

What is the term for an increased amount of REM sleep that occurs after REM deprivation, which is often associated with unpleasant dreams or nightmares?

A condition in which individuals fall suddenly into REM sleep in the midst of waking activities is called

For most people, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. is a time of day when they

Which of the following is an effective strategy for combating jet lag?

The discomfort that results from jet lag is caused by disruption of

What are the main effects of hallucinogens, and what are two psychoactive drugs classified as hallucinogens?

What are the physical signs that someone is in REM sleep?

One observed benefit of lucid dreaming is that it can

Stage 3 is known as the beginning of

Introduction to Psychology

Biology and Behaviour

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Development

Motivation and Emotion

Social Psychology

Personality, Theory and Assessment

Health and Stress

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Filters

Alcohol is to _ as marijuana is to ____