Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)  the MRI and aptitude tests. 
B)  the CT scan and the EEG. 
C)  psychotherapy and projective tests. 
D)  legal and illicit drugs. 
A)  the MRI and aptitude tests. 
B)  the CT scan and the EEG. 
C)  psychotherapy and projective tests. 
D)  legal and illicit drugs. B

Question 2

"Larks" are people whose temperature rises quickly after awakening and then stays high until early evening.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Sleep disturbances that occur during NREM sleep include all of the following, except

Accepted Answer

A)  sleeptalking. 
B)  night terrors. 
C)  sleepwalking. 
D)  anxiety nightmares. 
A)  sleeptalking. 
B)  night terrors. 
C)  sleepwalking. 
D)  anxiety nightmares. D

Question 4

What factors are most significant in making a drug addictive or not?

Accepted Answer

The overall issue is the extent to which

Question 5

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 6

Ecstasy (MDMA) is a cross between a hallucinogen and a narcotic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Dream memories usually do not last more than ________ after the dream is over.

Accepted Answer

A)  30 minutes 
B)  1 minute 
C)  20 seconds 
D)  10 minutes 
A)  30 minutes 
B)  1 minute 
C)  20 seconds 
D)  10 minutes

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A cycle of sleep lasts about 90 minutes

Question 9

What factors influence our sleep needs?

Accepted Answer

Genetics play a part. People need more s

Question 10

Which of the following is a narcotic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Valium 
B)  LSD 
C)  heroin 
D)  cocaine 
A)  Valium 
B)  LSD 
C)  heroin 
D)  cocaine

Question 11

Which of the following is not a factor in how addictive a psychoactive drug is?

Accepted Answer

A)  whether a drug is legal or illegal 
B)  how quickly the effects of the drug are felt 
C)  how pleasurable the drug's effects are 
D)  how long the pleasurable effects last 
A)  whether a drug is legal or illegal 
B)  how quickly the effects of the drug are felt 
C)  how pleasurable the drug's effects are 
D)  how long the pleasurable effects last

Question 12

Psychoactive drugs

Accepted Answer

A)  damage the user. 
B)  alter mood, perception, or thought. 
C)  are illegal. 
D)  harm society. 
A)  damage the user. 
B)  alter mood, perception, or thought. 
C)  are illegal. 
D)  harm society.

Question 13

Compared to REM dreams, NREM dreams are

Accepted Answer

A)  more visual. 
B)  more vivid. 
C)  more thought-like. 
D)  more emotional. 
A)  more visual. 
B)  more vivid. 
C)  more thought-like. 
D)  more emotional.

Question 14

What are some of the known dangers and benefits of marijuana?

Accepted Answer

Dangers include loss of motivation; impo

Question 15

Which of the following is not associated with barbiturate abuse?

Accepted Answer

A)  poor thinking and judgment 
B)  drowsiness and confusion 
C)  affected coordination 
D)  flashbacks 
A)  poor thinking and judgment 
B)  drowsiness and confusion 
C)  affected coordination 
D)  flashbacks

Question 16

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 17

Arden often stops breathing for several minutes during sleep. He suffers from

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Compare and contrast short with long sleepers.

Accepted Answer

Short sleepers are the 20 percent of the

Question 19

Which of the following is not a stimulant?

Accepted Answer

A)  amphetamines 
B)  alcohol 
C)  caffeine 
D)  nicotine 
A)  amphetamines 
B)  alcohol 
C)  caffeine 
D)  nicotine

Question 20

What can you do to get a better night's sleep?

Accepted Answer

A)  Try varying the time you go to bed-early one day, late the next. 
B)  Go to bed quickly, not allowing yourself time to think about your sleep problem. 
C)  Go to bed at the same time every night and stay there until you fall asleep. 
D)  Set your alarm clock and wake up at the same time every day. 
A)  Try varying the time you go to bed-early one day, late the next. 
B)  Go to bed quickly, not allowing yourself time to think about your sleep problem. 
C)  Go to bed at the same time every night and stay there until you fall asleep. 
D)  Set your alarm clock and wake up at the same time every day.

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

"Larks" are people whose temperature rises quickly after awakening and then stays high until early evening.

Sleep disturbances that occur during NREM sleep include all of the following, except

What factors are most significant in making a drug addictive or not?

Narcolepsy is

Ecstasy (MDMA) is a cross between a hallucinogen and a narcotic.

Dream memories usually do not last more than ________ after the dream is over.

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

What factors influence our sleep needs?

Which of the following is a narcotic?

Which of the following is not a factor in how addictive a psychoactive drug is?

Psychoactive drugs

Compared to REM dreams, NREM dreams are

What are some of the known dangers and benefits of marijuana?

Which of the following is not associated with barbiturate abuse?

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

Arden often stops breathing for several minutes during sleep. He suffers from

Compare and contrast short with long sleepers.

Which of the following is not a stimulant?

What can you do to get a better night's sleep?

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Exam 4: States of Consciousness

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

"Larks" are people whose temperature rises quickly after awakening and then stays high until early evening.

Sleep disturbances that occur during NREM sleep include all of the following, except

What factors are most significant in making a drug addictive or not?

Narcolepsy is

Ecstasy (MDMA) is a cross between a hallucinogen and a narcotic.

Dream memories usually do not last more than ________ after the dream is over.

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

What factors influence our sleep needs?

Which of the following is a narcotic?

Which of the following is not a factor in how addictive a psychoactive drug is?

Psychoactive drugs

Compared to REM dreams, NREM dreams are

What are some of the known dangers and benefits of marijuana?

Which of the following is not associated with barbiturate abuse?

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

Arden often stops breathing for several minutes during sleep. He suffers from

Compare and contrast short with long sleepers.

Which of the following is not a stimulant?

What can you do to get a better night's sleep?

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

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