Exam 4: States of Consciousness

Which of these is not a narcotic?

Which of the following occurs during REM sleep?

There is now ample evidence that dopamine is involved in the rewarding and motivational effects produced by a long list of drugs, including all of the following, except

"Crank," "ice," and "speed" are forms of

Which of the following is more typical of NREM than REM sleep?

According to the text, we spend as much as one-third of our life in an altered state of consciousness.

About 50% of a night's sleep is spent in

What is regarded as the physical site of our biological clock?

At about the age of four, Erik began awakening from naps and in the middle of the night, screaming and disoriented. His condition is

According to data from a number of studies more than ______ percent of the population is chronically sleep deprived.

Which of the following is an incurable sleep disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness and uncontrollable attacks of REM sleep?

Sleep apnea consists of periods during sleep when

With the most addictive drugs, the effects are

Recent research has suggested that meditation may be effective in reducing blood pressure.

Subjects under hypnosis will reveal embarrassing secrets.

How do stimulants affect the user? Go into detail with regard to the effects of one stimulant.

Anxiety nightmares are more common during all of the following, except

Eunice is 55 years old. Compared to when she was 35, if her sleep patterns have been typical, she will most likely experience which of the following?

Amphetamines slow the reuptake of the neurotransmitter GABA, thus causing the reinforcing effect of GABA to be prolonged.

Which category of drug alters perception and mood and is most likely to cause hallucinations?