Question 1

A mental desire or craving to achieve the effects produced by a drug is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A) physiological dependence 
B) psychological dependence 
C) cross-tolerance 
D) withdrawal 
A) physiological dependence 
B) psychological dependence 
C) cross-tolerance 
D) withdrawal

Question 2

How many stages of distinct sleep stages do we typically experience during a normal night's sleep?

Accepted Answer

A) 3 
B) 4 
C) 5 
D) 6 
A) 3 
B) 4 
C) 5 
D) 6

Question 3

Physical dependence occurs when a person needs to use a drug to prevent _____.

Accepted Answer

A) psychological dependence 
B) withdrawal symptoms 
C) addiction 
D) tolerance and withdrawal 
A) psychological dependence 
B) withdrawal symptoms 
C) addiction 
D) tolerance and withdrawal

Question 4

Hallucinogens _____.

Accepted Answer

A) are drugs that decrease pain messages to the brain 
B) are called psychedelics 
C) include heroin, codeine, and morphine 
D) are extremely addictive, and are among the most habit-forming of all psychoactive drugs 
A) are drugs that decrease pain messages to the brain 
B) are called psychedelics 
C) include heroin, codeine, and morphine 
D) are extremely addictive, and are among the most habit-forming of all psychoactive drugs

Question 5

_______________ drugs are substances that can change conscious, awareness, mood, and/or perception.

Accepted Answer

A) Addictive 
B) Hallucinogenic 
C) Psychoactive 
D) Mind Altering 
A) Addictive 
B) Hallucinogenic 
C) Psychoactive 
D) Mind Altering

Question 6

_____ is the development of decreasing sensitivity to a drug because of continued use, whereas _____ is the development of increased capacity for the use of one drug because of the use of another drug.

Accepted Answer

A) Addiction; tolerance 
B) Tolerance; addiction 
C) Drug abuse; drug addiction 
D) Tolerance; cross-tolerance 
A) Addiction; tolerance 
B) Tolerance; addiction 
C) Drug abuse; drug addiction 
D) Tolerance; cross-tolerance

Question 7

Small doses of ________ can interfere with the electrical system of the heart, and can cause strokes by constricting blood supply to the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) valium 
B) cocaine 
C) alcohol 
D) barbiturates 
A) valium 
B) cocaine 
C) alcohol 
D) barbiturates

Question 8

The _____ content of a dream is the true, unconscious meaning of the dream.

Accepted Answer

A) expressed 
B) countertransference 
C) latent 
D) repressed 
A) expressed 
B) countertransference 
C) latent 
D) repressed

Question 9

_____ act on the CNS to suppress or slow bodily processes and reduce overall responsiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) Psychoactive drugs 
B) Stimulants 
C) Depressants 
D) Hallucinogens 
A) Psychoactive drugs 
B) Stimulants 
C) Depressants 
D) Hallucinogens

Question 10

Galen's new baby is scrunching up her face, breathing irregularly, making little sounds, and moving her eyes rapidly back and forth under closed lids.Galen asks you if this means the baby is waking up.From what you know about sleep cycles, your BEST answer would be _____.

Accepted Answer

A) Yes, the baby appears to be coming out of Stage 1 sleep. 
B) No, the baby is showing signs of a transition between sleep stages. 
C) Yes, the baby has obviously been awake for several minutes. 
D) No, the baby is most likely in the REM sleep stage 
A) Yes, the baby appears to be coming out of Stage 1 sleep. 
B) No, the baby is showing signs of a transition between sleep stages. 
C) Yes, the baby has obviously been awake for several minutes. 
D) No, the baby is most likely in the REM sleep stage

Question 11

The best example of the lowest level of awareness that is biologically based is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) daydreaming 
B) the unconscious 
C) the subconscious 
D) brain death 
A) daydreaming 
B) the unconscious 
C) the subconscious 
D) brain death

Question 12

Which of the following is TRUE about prescription drugs for insomnia?

Accepted Answer

A) They are usually benzodiazepines. 
B) They increase REM and Stage 3 sleep. 
C) There is a danger of developing psychological or physical dependency on them. 
D) They are more effective and safer than taking supplements of the hormone melatonin. 
A) They are usually benzodiazepines. 
B) They increase REM and Stage 3 sleep. 
C) There is a danger of developing psychological or physical dependency on them. 
D) They are more effective and safer than taking supplements of the hormone melatonin.

Question 13

Dieting, surgery, dental appliances, and sewing tennis balls to one's pajama top are all recommended treatments for _____.

Accepted Answer

A) insomnia 
B) parasomnia 
C) nightmares 
D) sleep apnea 
A) insomnia 
B) parasomnia 
C) nightmares 
D) sleep apnea

Question 14

Which of the following patients would NOT be a good candidate for hypnosis?

Accepted Answer

A) Tran is very fearful and misinformed about tomorrow's dental surgery. 
B) Greg really wants to perform at his peak in the upcoming Boston Marathon. 
C) Ovitz gets very anxious the day before a final exam. 
D) Catherine needs to recall important eye-witness testimony. 
A) Tran is very fearful and misinformed about tomorrow's dental surgery. 
B) Greg really wants to perform at his peak in the upcoming Boston Marathon. 
C) Ovitz gets very anxious the day before a final exam. 
D) Catherine needs to recall important eye-witness testimony.

Question 15

The ______ content of a dream contains the surface symbols that disguise or mask the underlying meaning of the dream.

Accepted Answer

A) repressed 
B) transference 
C) manifest 
D) latent 
A) repressed 
B) transference 
C) manifest 
D) latent

Question 16

According to several different sources noted in the textbook, the single most preventable cause of death and disease in the United States is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) drunk driving 
B) caffeine use 
C) obesity 
D) smoking 
A) drunk driving 
B) caffeine use 
C) obesity 
D) smoking

Question 17

The suprachiasmatic nucleus of the ________ is responsible for regulating your circadian rhythms.In this way it plays a very important role in your sleep-wake cycle.

Accepted Answer

A) amygdala 
B) medulla 
C) reticular activating system 
D) hypothalamus 
A) amygdala 
B) medulla 
C) reticular activating system 
D) hypothalamus

Question 18

Psychoactive drugs _____.

Accepted Answer

A) change mental processes, such as awareness, mood, and perception. 
B) are all addictive, mind-altering, and dangerous to your health 
C) all cause tolerance and withdrawal symptoms 
D) can only be prescribed by a licensed psychiatrist 
A) change mental processes, such as awareness, mood, and perception. 
B) are all addictive, mind-altering, and dangerous to your health 
C) all cause tolerance and withdrawal symptoms 
D) can only be prescribed by a licensed psychiatrist

Question 19

_____ is/are BEST defined as our awareness of our environments and ourselves.

Accepted Answer

A) Alternate states of consciousness (ASCs) 
B) Consciousness 
C) States of consciousness 
D) Selective attention 
A) Alternate states of consciousness (ASCs) 
B) Consciousness 
C) States of consciousness 
D) Selective attention

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of a biological process that operates on a circadian rhythm?

Accepted Answer

A) the sleep-wake cycle 
B) the menstrual cycle 
C) puberty 
D) menopause 
A) the sleep-wake cycle 
B) the menstrual cycle 
C) puberty 
D) menopause

A mental desire or craving to achieve the effects produced by a drug is called _____.

How many stages of distinct sleep stages do we typically experience during a normal night's sleep?

Physical dependence occurs when a person needs to use a drug to prevent _____.

Hallucinogens _____.

_______________ drugs are substances that can change conscious, awareness, mood, and/or perception.

_ is the development of decreasing sensitivity to a drug because of continued use, whereas _ is the development of increased capacity for the use of one drug because of the use of another drug.

Small doses of ________ can interfere with the electrical system of the heart, and can cause strokes by constricting blood supply to the brain.

The _____ content of a dream is the true, unconscious meaning of the dream.

_____ act on the CNS to suppress or slow bodily processes and reduce overall responsiveness.

Galen's new baby is scrunching up her face, breathing irregularly, making little sounds, and moving her eyes rapidly back and forth under closed lids.Galen asks you if this means the baby is waking up.From what you know about sleep cycles, your BEST answer would be _____.

The best example of the lowest level of awareness that is biologically based is _____.

Which of the following is TRUE about prescription drugs for insomnia?

Dieting, surgery, dental appliances, and sewing tennis balls to one's pajama top are all recommended treatments for _____.

Which of the following patients would NOT be a good candidate for hypnosis?

The ______ content of a dream contains the surface symbols that disguise or mask the underlying meaning of the dream.

According to several different sources noted in the textbook, the single most preventable cause of death and disease in the United States is ________.

The suprachiasmatic nucleus of the ________ is responsible for regulating your circadian rhythms.In this way it plays a very important role in your sleep-wake cycle.

Psychoactive drugs _____.

_____ is/are BEST defined as our awareness of our environments and ourselves.

Which of the following is an example of a biological process that operates on a circadian rhythm?

Introduction and Research Methods

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Exam 5: States of Consciousness

A mental desire or craving to achieve the effects produced by a drug is called _____.

How many stages of distinct sleep stages do we typically experience during a normal night's sleep?

Physical dependence occurs when a person needs to use a drug to prevent _____.

Hallucinogens _____.

_______________ drugs are substances that can change conscious, awareness, mood, and/or perception.

_____ is the development of decreasing sensitivity to a drug because of continued use, whereas _____ is the development of increased capacity for the use of one drug because of the use of another drug.

Small doses of ________ can interfere with the electrical system of the heart, and can cause strokes by constricting blood supply to the brain.

The _____ content of a dream is the true, unconscious meaning of the dream.

_____ act on the CNS to suppress or slow bodily processes and reduce overall responsiveness.

Galen's new baby is scrunching up her face, breathing irregularly, making little sounds, and moving her eyes rapidly back and forth under closed lids.Galen asks you if this means the baby is waking up.From what you know about sleep cycles, your BEST answer would be _____.

The best example of the lowest level of awareness that is biologically based is _____.

Which of the following is TRUE about prescription drugs for insomnia?

Dieting, surgery, dental appliances, and sewing tennis balls to one's pajama top are all recommended treatments for _____.

Which of the following patients would NOT be a good candidate for hypnosis?

The ______ content of a dream contains the surface symbols that disguise or mask the underlying meaning of the dream.

According to several different sources noted in the textbook, the single most preventable cause of death and disease in the United States is ________.

The suprachiasmatic nucleus of the ________ is responsible for regulating your circadian rhythms.In this way it plays a very important role in your sleep-wake cycle.

Psychoactive drugs _____.

_____ is/are BEST defined as our awareness of our environments and ourselves.

Which of the following is an example of a biological process that operates on a circadian rhythm?

Introduction and Research Methods

Neuroscience and Biological Foundations

Stress and Health Psychology

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Language, and Intelligence

Life Span Development I

Life Span Development II

Gender and Human Sexuality

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

Psychological Disorders

Therapy

Social Psychology

Industrialorganizational Psychology

Psychology at Work in the Global Economy

Filters

_ is the development of decreasing sensitivity to a drug because of continued use, whereas _ is the development of increased capacity for the use of one drug because of the use of another drug.