Question 1

Opiates such as morphine and heroin mimic the effects of

Accepted Answer

A)  endorphins. 
B)  serotonin. 
C)  sedatives. 
D)  GABA. 
A)  endorphins. 
B)  serotonin. 
C)  sedatives. 
D)  GABA.

Question 2

Cocaine stimulates the ________ pathways of the brain that use the neurotransmitter dopamine.

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive 
B)  perceptual 
C)  pleasure 
D)  sensory 
A)  cognitive 
B)  perceptual 
C)  pleasure 
D)  sensory

Question 3

What is the difference between consciousness and an altered state of consciousness? Compare and contrast an example of each.

Accepted Answer

GUIDELINES:
Consciousness is the continu

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

REM sleep is characterized by rapid eye

Question 5

Which of the following is not characteristic of a person under hypnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  concentrated, focused attention 
B)  heightened suggestibility 
C)  decreased response to external stimuli 
D)  heightened awareness of his or her surroundings 
A)  concentrated, focused attention 
B)  heightened suggestibility 
C)  decreased response to external stimuli 
D)  heightened awareness of his or her surroundings

Question 6

Which of the following drugs affects the bowel?

Accepted Answer

A)  marijuana 
B)  opium 
C)  benzodiazepines 
D)  LSD 
A)  marijuana 
B)  opium 
C)  benzodiazepines 
D)  LSD

Question 7

Shift work significantly increases the risk of physical injury and accidents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to the text, research has revealed that alcohol, barbiturates, and benzodiazepines cause the release of the inhibitory neurotransmitter

Accepted Answer

A)  GABA. 
B)  norepinephrine. 
C)  endorphin. 
D)  acetylcholine. 
A)  GABA. 
B)  norepinephrine. 
C)  endorphin. 
D)  acetylcholine.

Question 9

The most widely used psychoactive compound in the world is

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol. 
B)  caffeine. 
C)  marijuana. 
D)  nicotine. 
A)  alcohol. 
B)  caffeine. 
C)  marijuana. 
D)  nicotine.

Question 10

Which of the following is characteristic of REM sleep?

Accepted Answer

A)  delta waves 
B)  increased brain temperature 
C)  activation of large muscles 
D)  decrease in adrenaline 
A)  delta waves 
B)  increased brain temperature 
C)  activation of large muscles 
D)  decrease in adrenaline

Question 11

How does our circadian rhythm influence us and our sleep?

Accepted Answer

Circadian rhythm is, within each 24-hour

Question 12

Hobson's initial physiological view of dreaming is that dreams are simply the brain's attempt to make sense of

Accepted Answer

A)  early childhood memories. 
B)  the random firing of brain cells. 
C)  distressing life events. 
D)  our personal experiences. 
A)  early childhood memories. 
B)  the random firing of brain cells. 
C)  distressing life events. 
D)  our personal experiences.

Question 13

Which of the following does not necessarily occur with drug tolerance?

Accepted Answer

A)  The user becomes progressively less affected by the drug. 
B)  The user develops a craving for the pleasurable effects of the drug. 
C)  The body adjusts to functioning with the drug in the system. 
D)  The person needs larger and larger doses of the drug to get the desired effect. 
A)  The user becomes progressively less affected by the drug. 
B)  The user develops a craving for the pleasurable effects of the drug. 
C)  The body adjusts to functioning with the drug in the system. 
D)  The person needs larger and larger doses of the drug to get the desired effect.

Question 14

All of the following help shift workers feel better, except

Accepted Answer

A)  a drug called modafinil. 
B)  eating a large meal before, during, and immediately after a night shift. 
C)  brief naps during each shift. 
D)  light exposure during the last four hours of sleep. 
A)  a drug called modafinil. 
B)  eating a large meal before, during, and immediately after a night shift. 
C)  brief naps during each shift. 
D)  light exposure during the last four hours of sleep.

Question 15

The most widely used hallucinogen is

Accepted Answer

A)  cocaine. 
B)  marijuana. 
C)  LSD. 
D)  ecstasy. 
A)  cocaine. 
B)  marijuana. 
C)  LSD. 
D)  ecstasy.

Question 16

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 17

Which of the following is an accurate statement about sleep patterns?

Accepted Answer

A)  About 25 percent of people are classified as larks. 
B)  An owl's body temperature peaks earlier in the day than does a lark's. 
C)  Only 10 percent of people are true owls. 
D)  Larks have higher average intelligence than owls. 
A)  About 25 percent of people are classified as larks. 
B)  An owl's body temperature peaks earlier in the day than does a lark's. 
C)  Only 10 percent of people are true owls. 
D)  Larks have higher average intelligence than owls.

Question 18

Which of the following would not be likely to bring on a sleep attack in a narcoleptic?

Accepted Answer

A)  walking on a treadmill 
B)  lovemaking 
C)  eating a big Thanksgiving dinner 
D)  watching a hilarious movie 
A)  walking on a treadmill 
B)  lovemaking 
C)  eating a big Thanksgiving dinner 
D)  watching a hilarious movie

Question 19

Which of the following would not be an effect of amphetamines?

Accepted Answer

A)  to increase arousal 
B)  to relax and calm 
C)  to relieve fatigue 
D)  to suppress appetite 
A)  to increase arousal 
B)  to relax and calm 
C)  to relieve fatigue 
D)  to suppress appetite

Question 20

Which drugs boost energy, heighten alertness, and increase activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  barbiturates 
B)  stimulants 
C)  hallucinogens 
D)  alcoholic beverages 
A)  barbiturates 
B)  stimulants 
C)  hallucinogens 
D)  alcoholic beverages

Opiates such as morphine and heroin mimic the effects of

Cocaine stimulates the ________ pathways of the brain that use the neurotransmitter dopamine.

What is the difference between consciousness and an altered state of consciousness? Compare and contrast an example of each.

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

Which of the following is not characteristic of a person under hypnosis?

Which of the following drugs affects the bowel?

Shift work significantly increases the risk of physical injury and accidents.

According to the text, research has revealed that alcohol, barbiturates, and benzodiazepines cause the release of the inhibitory neurotransmitter

The most widely used psychoactive compound in the world is

Which of the following is characteristic of REM sleep?

How does our circadian rhythm influence us and our sleep?

Hobson's initial physiological view of dreaming is that dreams are simply the brain's attempt to make sense of

Which of the following does not necessarily occur with drug tolerance?

All of the following help shift workers feel better, except

The most widely used hallucinogen is

One observed benefit of lucid dreaming is that it can

Which of the following is an accurate statement about sleep patterns?

Which of the following would not be likely to bring on a sleep attack in a narcoleptic?

Which of the following would not be an effect of amphetamines?

Which drugs boost energy, heighten alertness, and increase activity?

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Exam 4: States of Consciousness

Opiates such as morphine and heroin mimic the effects of

Cocaine stimulates the ________ pathways of the brain that use the neurotransmitter dopamine.

What is the difference between consciousness and an altered state of consciousness? Compare and contrast an example of each.

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

Which of the following is not characteristic of a person under hypnosis?

Which of the following drugs affects the bowel?

Shift work significantly increases the risk of physical injury and accidents.

According to the text, research has revealed that alcohol, barbiturates, and benzodiazepines cause the release of the inhibitory neurotransmitter

The most widely used psychoactive compound in the world is

Which of the following is characteristic of REM sleep?

How does our circadian rhythm influence us and our sleep?

Hobson's initial physiological view of dreaming is that dreams are simply the brain's attempt to make sense of

Which of the following does not necessarily occur with drug tolerance?

All of the following help shift workers feel better, except

The most widely used hallucinogen is

One observed benefit of lucid dreaming is that it can

Which of the following is an accurate statement about sleep patterns?

Which of the following would not be likely to bring on a sleep attack in a narcoleptic?

Which of the following would not be an effect of amphetamines?

Which drugs boost energy, heighten alertness, and increase activity?

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