Question 1

How many different stages of NREM sleep have been identified?

Accepted Answer

A)  two 
B)  three 
C)  one 
D)  four 
A)  two 
B)  three 
C)  one 
D)  four

Question 2

Which of these characteristics is not common to sleepwalking and night terrors?

Accepted Answer

A)  The disturbances occur most often in children. 
B)  Episodes are usually forgotten the next morning. 
C)  They occur during a partial arousal from Stage 4 sleep. 
D)  In children, the disturbances indicate a psychological problem, which should be treated by a mental health professional. 
A)  The disturbances occur most often in children. 
B)  Episodes are usually forgotten the next morning. 
C)  They occur during a partial arousal from Stage 4 sleep. 
D)  In children, the disturbances indicate a psychological problem, which should be treated by a mental health professional.

Question 3

Antoinette, a high school student, has become apathetic, is unable to remember recent events, and has little motivation. Her grades are beginning to decline as well. Based on the description in the text, which of the following drugs could account for her condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  nicotine 
B)  caffeine 
C)  marijuana 
D)  LSD 
A)  nicotine 
B)  caffeine 
C)  marijuana 
D)  LSD

Question 4

The SCN acts on this information by signalling the________, located in the centre of the brain.

Accepted Answer

A)  hippocampus 
B)  central lobe 
C)  pineal gland 
D)  adrenal gland 
A)  hippocampus 
B)  central lobe 
C)  pineal gland 
D)  adrenal gland

Question 5

Describe ways to avoid or reduce the effects of jet lag.

Accepted Answer

With regard to prevention, students coul

Question 6

Two of the most common themes of dream content are

Accepted Answer

A)  being chased and sexual experiences. 
B)  illness of a loved one and death. 
C)  failing an exam and flying. 
D)  being attacked and falling. 
A)  being chased and sexual experiences. 
B)  illness of a loved one and death. 
C)  failing an exam and flying. 
D)  being attacked and falling.

Question 7

In addition to circadian rhythms, other biological rhythms influence human functioning. Most noteworthy among these are __________________

Accepted Answer

A)  ultradian and infradian rhythms. 
B)  complex and simple rhythms. 
C)  gastrointestinal rhythms. 
D)  metabolic rhythms. 
A)  ultradian and infradian rhythms. 
B)  complex and simple rhythms. 
C)  gastrointestinal rhythms. 
D)  metabolic rhythms.

Question 8

The addictive potential of a drug is greatest if it is

Accepted Answer

A)  smoked. 
B)  snorted. 
C)  injected. 
D)  taken orally. 
A)  smoked. 
B)  snorted. 
C)  injected. 
D)  taken orally.

Question 9

Behaviours and other states that usually occur only when you are awake are called ________ if they occur when you are asleep.

Accepted Answer

A)  insomnias 
B)  parasomnias 
C)  sleep apneas 
D)  narcolepsies 
A)  insomnias 
B)  parasomnias 
C)  sleep apneas 
D)  narcolepsies

Question 10

The daily fluctuations in body temperature and the sleep-wakefulness cycle are called

Accepted Answer

A)  infradian rhythms. 
B)  ultradian rhythms. 
C)  alpha rhythms. 
D)  circadian rhythms. 
A)  infradian rhythms. 
B)  ultradian rhythms. 
C)  alpha rhythms. 
D)  circadian rhythms.

Question 11

Compared to NREM dreams, REM dreams are

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

All of the following statements are true of shift workers, except that

Accepted Answer

A)  they have more digestive problems. 
B)  they perk up during their subjective night. 
C)  they use more caffeine and alcohol. 
D)  they sleep fewer hours. 
A)  they have more digestive problems. 
B)  they perk up during their subjective night. 
C)  they use more caffeine and alcohol. 
D)  they sleep fewer hours.

Question 13

Which of the following is not associated with caffeine use?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased ability to stay awake 
B)  increased mental alertness 
C)  initial improvement in mood followed by higher levels of negative emotions 
D)  sexual dysfunction 
A)  increased ability to stay awake 
B)  increased mental alertness 
C)  initial improvement in mood followed by higher levels of negative emotions 
D)  sexual dysfunction

Question 14

Sleep terrors occur in Stage 4 sleep, while nightmares occur during REM sleep.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is not typical of REM sleep?

Accepted Answer

A)  paralysis of large muscles 
B)  rapid eye movements 
C)  slow, regular respiration and heart rate 
D)  dreaming 
A)  paralysis of large muscles 
B)  rapid eye movements 
C)  slow, regular respiration and heart rate 
D)  dreaming

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

During withdrawal from a drug, the user experiences symptoms that are ________ the effects produced by the drug.

Accepted Answer

A)  much less noticeable than 
B)  the opposite of 
C)  less troubling than 
D)  the same as 
A)  much less noticeable than 
B)  the opposite of 
C)  less troubling than 
D)  the same as

Question 18

As we age we tend to sleep more, but the quality of that sleep is not as good as it was when we were younger.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following statements regarding psychological dependence on drugs is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is harder to overcome than physical addiction. 
B)  It is related to how pleasurable the drug's effects are. 
C)  It happens only with physically addicting drugs. 
D)  It is related to how much discomfort is experienced when the drug is discontinued. 
A)  It is harder to overcome than physical addiction. 
B)  It is related to how pleasurable the drug's effects are. 
C)  It happens only with physically addicting drugs. 
D)  It is related to how much discomfort is experienced when the drug is discontinued.

Question 20

The vivid dreams we remember and talk about are NREM dreams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

How many different stages of NREM sleep have been identified?

Which of these characteristics is not common to sleepwalking and night terrors?

Antoinette, a high school student, has become apathetic, is unable to remember recent events, and has little motivation. Her grades are beginning to decline as well. Based on the description in the text, which of the following drugs could account for her condition?

The SCN acts on this information by signalling the________, located in the centre of the brain.

Describe ways to avoid or reduce the effects of jet lag.

Two of the most common themes of dream content are

In addition to circadian rhythms, other biological rhythms influence human functioning. Most noteworthy among these are __________________

The addictive potential of a drug is greatest if it is

Behaviours and other states that usually occur only when you are awake are called ________ if they occur when you are asleep.

The daily fluctuations in body temperature and the sleep-wakefulness cycle are called

Compared to NREM dreams, REM dreams are

All of the following statements are true of shift workers, except that

Which of the following is not associated with caffeine use?

Sleep terrors occur in Stage 4 sleep, while nightmares occur during REM sleep.

Which of the following is not typical of REM sleep?

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

During withdrawal from a drug, the user experiences symptoms that are ________ the effects produced by the drug.

As we age we tend to sleep more, but the quality of that sleep is not as good as it was when we were younger.

Which of the following statements regarding psychological dependence on drugs is false?

The vivid dreams we remember and talk about are NREM dreams.

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

Exam 4: States of Consciousness

How many different stages of NREM sleep have been identified?

Which of these characteristics is not common to sleepwalking and night terrors?

Antoinette, a high school student, has become apathetic, is unable to remember recent events, and has little motivation. Her grades are beginning to decline as well. Based on the description in the text, which of the following drugs could account for her condition?

The SCN acts on this information by signalling the________, located in the centre of the brain.

Describe ways to avoid or reduce the effects of jet lag.

Two of the most common themes of dream content are

In addition to circadian rhythms, other biological rhythms influence human functioning. Most noteworthy among these are __________________

The addictive potential of a drug is greatest if it is

Behaviours and other states that usually occur only when you are awake are called ________ if they occur when you are asleep.

The daily fluctuations in body temperature and the sleep-wakefulness cycle are called

Compared to NREM dreams, REM dreams are

All of the following statements are true of shift workers, except that

Which of the following is not associated with caffeine use?

Sleep terrors occur in Stage 4 sleep, while nightmares occur during REM sleep.

Which of the following is not typical of REM sleep?

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

During withdrawal from a drug, the user experiences symptoms that are ________ the effects produced by the drug.

As we age we tend to sleep more, but the quality of that sleep is not as good as it was when we were younger.

Which of the following statements regarding psychological dependence on drugs is false?

The vivid dreams we remember and talk about are NREM dreams.

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