Exam 4: States of Consciousness

What happens when people are deprived of REM sleep? What function does REM sleep appear to serve?

People who have stayed awake for long periods of time often experience two- or three-second periods of sleep called microsleeps.

You are an executive at an assembly plant considering rotating shifts for its employees. Would you argue for or against this move? If rotating shifts are begun, what is the best way to run the program?

Sleep cycles last approximately

According to the text, sleep terrors experienced by adults are no more harmful or serious than those experienced by children.

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?

Researchers believe that the suprachiasmatic nucleus acts as

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

What are some of the benefits of meditation?

Dr. Herbert Benson suggests that when we are meditating and a distracting thought comes to mind, we should

Hypnosis can be highly effective in pain management.

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

Which of the following is not one of the causes of temporary insomnia mentioned in the textbook.

The most fundamental altered state is

Drugs are categorized as depressants, stimulants, opiates, or hallucinogens depending on their

Psychologists believe one of the purposes of REM sleep is to

How are sleepwalking and sleep terrors similar, and how are they different?

Valium, Librium, and Xanax are

Which age group is most likely to fall asleep easily, sleep soundly for more than eight hours, and feel awake and alert during the day?

What are some problems experienced by employees who work rotating shifts?