Question 1

The overwhelming feeling of wellness right before a person falls asleep is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) hypnagogic reverie. 
B) sleep apnea. 
C) a hallucination. 
D) a circadian rhythm. 
A) hypnagogic reverie. 
B) sleep apnea. 
C) a hallucination. 
D) a circadian rhythm.

Question 2

Explain the concept of incubation.

Accepted Answer

Incubation refers to the subconscious pr

Question 3

Hypnosis can be used to reduce pain in patients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

_____ are daily behavioral or physiological cycles that involve the sleep/wake cycle,body temperature,blood pressure,and blood sugar level.

Accepted Answer

A) Circadian rhythms 
B) Lunar rotational effects 
C) Non-REM sequences 
D) Sensorimotor stages 
A) Circadian rhythms 
B) Lunar rotational effects 
C) Non-REM sequences 
D) Sensorimotor stages

Question 5

Jerry is filing for divorce.Lately,he is also having trouble at his job.Prior to these problems,he did not experience any sleep disorder but these days he finds it extremely hard to fall asleep.Which of the following disorders is he most likely suffering from?

Accepted Answer

A) Sleep apnea 
B) Narcolepsy 
C) Insomnia 
D) Schizophrenia 
A) Sleep apnea 
B) Narcolepsy 
C) Insomnia 
D) Schizophrenia

Question 6

Bethany is experiencing headaches,lethargy,and difficulty concentrating at work.Which of the following drugs is she most likely to have stopped using?

Accepted Answer

A) Alcohol 
B) Caffeine 
C) Marijuana 
D) Ambien 
A) Alcohol 
B) Caffeine 
C) Marijuana 
D) Ambien

Question 7

Laura decides to undergo hypnosis out of curiosity.She expects that hypnosis will result in a state of:

Accepted Answer

A) increased physical stamina. 
B) heightened openness to suggestion. 
C) improved perceptual skills. 
D) elevated autonomic arousal. 
A) increased physical stamina. 
B) heightened openness to suggestion. 
C) improved perceptual skills. 
D) elevated autonomic arousal.

Question 8

Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)acts primarily on the neurotransmitter:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

People are only considered to be addicted to a drug if they show physical dependence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

On a peaceful evening,Samantha sits upright on a chair in her lawn with her eyes closed.Then,she starts breathing repeatedly and recites "happy" several times.Samantha is practicing:

Accepted Answer

A) narcolepsy. 
B) somnambulism. 
C) meditation. 
D) hypnosis. 
A) narcolepsy. 
B) somnambulism. 
C) meditation. 
D) hypnosis.

Question 11

Describe the phenomenon of daydreaming.

Accepted Answer

Daydreaming is a state of consciousness

Question 12

Ian repeatedly uses heroin to reduce stress and enhance the feeling of well-being.Ian's behavior is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) psychological dependence. 
B) narcolepsy. 
C) insomnia. 
D) increased tolerance. 
A) psychological dependence. 
B) narcolepsy. 
C) insomnia. 
D) increased tolerance.

Question 13

Due to drug use,Juan sometimes displays higher levels of awareness while Terri sometimes displays lower levels of awareness.These conditions are best referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) daydreaming. 
B) automatic processes. 
C) altered states of consciousness. 
D) waking subconscious awareness. 
A) daydreaming. 
B) automatic processes. 
C) altered states of consciousness. 
D) waking subconscious awareness.

Question 14

Drugs that create a sense of relaxation and lowered inhibitions by reducing the activity of the central nervous system are called:

Accepted Answer

A) inhalants. 
B) stimulants. 
C) amphetamines. 
D) depressants. 
A) inhalants. 
B) stimulants. 
C) amphetamines. 
D) depressants.

Question 15

Describe circadian rhythms and their main functions.

Accepted Answer

Circadian rhythms are daily behavioral o

Question 16

A criticism of activation-synthesis theory is that:

Accepted Answer

A) neural activity begins in the brain. 
B) damage to the brain stem reduces dreaming to a great extent. 
C) life experiences stimulate and shape dreaming more than the theory acknowledges. 
D) dreams are caused by fluctuating levels of neurotransmitters. 
A) neural activity begins in the brain. 
B) damage to the brain stem reduces dreaming to a great extent. 
C) life experiences stimulate and shape dreaming more than the theory acknowledges. 
D) dreams are caused by fluctuating levels of neurotransmitters.

Question 17

Three-year-old Missy and her four-year-old brother Bob are watching a movie.In the movie,a "monster" sneaks into the closet while a little boy is sleeping.While Missy says nothing,Bob begins to shout at the screen telling the little boy not to open the closet door.Their different reactions reflect:

Accepted Answer

A) the social learning theory. 
B) the theory of mind. 
C) problems with perception. 
D) insight discrepancies. 
A) the social learning theory. 
B) the theory of mind. 
C) problems with perception. 
D) insight discrepancies.

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true of caffeine?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a depressant drug. 
B) It decreases central nervous system activity. 
C) It is derived from natural components of plants. 
D) It is a main psychoactive ingredient of smokeless tobacco. 
A) It is a depressant drug. 
B) It decreases central nervous system activity. 
C) It is derived from natural components of plants. 
D) It is a main psychoactive ingredient of smokeless tobacco.

Question 19

Discuss the effects of sleep deprivation.

Accepted Answer

The effects of sleep deprivation include

Question 20

Night terrors typically occur:

Accepted Answer

A) among older adults. 
B) during non-REM sleep. 
C) due to sleep apnea. 
D) within an hour of falling asleep. 
A) among older adults. 
B) during non-REM sleep. 
C) due to sleep apnea. 
D) within an hour of falling asleep.

The overwhelming feeling of wellness right before a person falls asleep is referred to as:

Explain the concept of incubation.

Hypnosis can be used to reduce pain in patients.

_____ are daily behavioral or physiological cycles that involve the sleep/wake cycle,body temperature,blood pressure,and blood sugar level.

Jerry is filing for divorce.Lately,he is also having trouble at his job.Prior to these problems,he did not experience any sleep disorder but these days he finds it extremely hard to fall asleep.Which of the following disorders is he most likely suffering from?

Bethany is experiencing headaches,lethargy,and difficulty concentrating at work.Which of the following drugs is she most likely to have stopped using?

Laura decides to undergo hypnosis out of curiosity.She expects that hypnosis will result in a state of:

Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)acts primarily on the neurotransmitter:

People are only considered to be addicted to a drug if they show physical dependence.

On a peaceful evening,Samantha sits upright on a chair in her lawn with her eyes closed.Then,she starts breathing repeatedly and recites "happy" several times.Samantha is practicing:

Describe the phenomenon of daydreaming.

Ian repeatedly uses heroin to reduce stress and enhance the feeling of well-being.Ian's behavior is known as:

Due to drug use,Juan sometimes displays higher levels of awareness while Terri sometimes displays lower levels of awareness.These conditions are best referred to as:

Drugs that create a sense of relaxation and lowered inhibitions by reducing the activity of the central nervous system are called:

Describe circadian rhythms and their main functions.

A criticism of activation-synthesis theory is that:

Three-year-old Missy and her four-year-old brother Bob are watching a movie.In the movie,a "monster" sneaks into the closet while a little boy is sleeping.While Missy says nothing,Bob begins to shout at the screen telling the little boy not to open the closet door.Their different reactions reflect:

Which of the following statements is true of caffeine?

Discuss the effects of sleep deprivation.

Night terrors typically occur:

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Exam 5: States of Consciousness

The overwhelming feeling of wellness right before a person falls asleep is referred to as:

Explain the concept of incubation.

Hypnosis can be used to reduce pain in patients.

_____ are daily behavioral or physiological cycles that involve the sleep/wake cycle,body temperature,blood pressure,and blood sugar level.

Jerry is filing for divorce.Lately,he is also having trouble at his job.Prior to these problems,he did not experience any sleep disorder but these days he finds it extremely hard to fall asleep.Which of the following disorders is he most likely suffering from?

Bethany is experiencing headaches,lethargy,and difficulty concentrating at work.Which of the following drugs is she most likely to have stopped using?

Laura decides to undergo hypnosis out of curiosity.She expects that hypnosis will result in a state of:

Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)acts primarily on the neurotransmitter:

People are only considered to be addicted to a drug if they show physical dependence.

On a peaceful evening,Samantha sits upright on a chair in her lawn with her eyes closed.Then,she starts breathing repeatedly and recites "happy" several times.Samantha is practicing:

Describe the phenomenon of daydreaming.

Ian repeatedly uses heroin to reduce stress and enhance the feeling of well-being.Ian's behavior is known as:

Due to drug use,Juan sometimes displays higher levels of awareness while Terri sometimes displays lower levels of awareness.These conditions are best referred to as:

Drugs that create a sense of relaxation and lowered inhibitions by reducing the activity of the central nervous system are called:

Describe circadian rhythms and their main functions.

A criticism of activation-synthesis theory is that:

Three-year-old Missy and her four-year-old brother Bob are watching a movie.In the movie,a "monster" sneaks into the closet while a little boy is sleeping.While Missy says nothing,Bob begins to shout at the screen telling the little boy not to open the closet door.Their different reactions reflect:

Which of the following statements is true of caffeine?

Discuss the effects of sleep deprivation.

Night terrors typically occur:

What Is Psychology?

Psychology’s Scientific Method

Biological Foundations of Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

Human Development

Motivation and Emotion

Gender, Sex, and Sexuality

Personality

Social Psychology

Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Health Psychology

Filters