Question 1

_____ is a disorder,caused by a genetic mutation,involving a progressive inability to sleep.

Accepted Answer

A) Sleep paralysis 
B) Fatal familial insomnia 
C) Sleep apnea 
D) Narcolepsy 
A) Sleep paralysis 
B) Fatal familial insomnia 
C) Sleep apnea 
D) Narcolepsy

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true of meditation?

Accepted Answer

A) Meditation is an altered state of consciousness or a psychological state of altered attention and expectation in which the individual is unusually receptive to suggestions. 
B) As a physiological state, meditation shows qualities of sleep and wakefulness, yet it is distinct from both. 
C) The meditator is ignorant of his or her thoughts and feelings and is, therefore, not consumed by them. 
D) A meditative state is exactly similar to the hypnotic state. 
A) Meditation is an altered state of consciousness or a psychological state of altered attention and expectation in which the individual is unusually receptive to suggestions. 
B) As a physiological state, meditation shows qualities of sleep and wakefulness, yet it is distinct from both. 
C) The meditator is ignorant of his or her thoughts and feelings and is, therefore, not consumed by them. 
D) A meditative state is exactly similar to the hypnotic state.

Question 3

Erika often walks in her sleep past midnight.In formal terms,she is said to be exhibiting _____.

Accepted Answer

A) somnambulism 
B) somniloquy 
C) insomnia 
D) narcolepsy 
A) somnambulism 
B) somniloquy 
C) insomnia 
D) narcolepsy

Question 4

Describe the effects of stimulants.

Accepted Answer

Stimulants are psychoactive drugs that i

Question 5

Brenda goes to check on her sleeping daughter and observes that the child's eyes are moving up and down and from left to right under her eyelids.It is likely that she is:

Accepted Answer

A) in the deepest level of sleep. 
B) dreaming. 
C) in a hypnagogic state. 
D) waking up. 
A) in the deepest level of sleep. 
B) dreaming. 
C) in a hypnagogic state. 
D) waking up.

Question 6

Drugs,trauma,fatigue,hypnosis,and sensory deprivation produce:

Accepted Answer

A) normal brain waves. 
B) sleep apnea. 
C) a state called hypnagogic reverie. 
D) altered states of consciousness. 
A) normal brain waves. 
B) sleep apnea. 
C) a state called hypnagogic reverie. 
D) altered states of consciousness.

Question 7

Aaron is working on a history assignment that he must submit the next day.His favorite TV show is on air,but he continues to work on the assignment as it is a priority.In this case,Aaron is demonstrating:

Accepted Answer

A) divided attention. 
B) selective attention. 
C) daydreaming. 
D) arousal. 
A) divided attention. 
B) selective attention. 
C) daydreaming. 
D) arousal.

Question 8

Jennifer has decided to go to bed early.Although her eyes are closed and she is very relaxed,she has not yet fallen asleep.An electroencephalograph (EEG)is most likely to indicate the presence of:

Accepted Answer

A) delta waves. 
B) alpha waves. 
C) sleep spindles. 
D) rapid eye movements. 
A) delta waves. 
B) alpha waves. 
C) sleep spindles. 
D) rapid eye movements.

Question 9

A night terror features sudden arousal from sleep and intense fear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Sleepwalking occurs during _____ of the sleep cycle.

Accepted Answer

A) stage 1 
B) the REM stage 
C) stages 3 and 4 
D) all stages 
A) stage 1 
B) the REM stage 
C) stages 3 and 4 
D) all stages

Question 11

Discuss the nature and uses of hypnosis.

Accepted Answer

When under hypnosis,individuals are awar

Question 12

Which of the following slow down inhibition and judgment?

Accepted Answer

A) Depressants 
B) Stimulants 
C) Hallucinogens 
D) Amphetamines 
A) Depressants 
B) Stimulants 
C) Hallucinogens 
D) Amphetamines

Question 13

Which of the following terms refer to the physiological state of being engaged with the environment?

Accepted Answer

A) Arousal 
B) Awareness 
C) Intuition 
D) Insight 
A) Arousal 
B) Awareness 
C) Intuition 
D) Insight

Question 14

According to activation-synthesis theory,dreams:

Accepted Answer

A) result from the brain's attempts to find logic in random brain activity that occurs during sleep. 
B) offer a unique opportunity for problem solving. 
C) are types of mental simulations that are very similar in content to a person's everyday waking thoughts. 
D) are often, though not always, a sign of mental illness. 
A) result from the brain's attempts to find logic in random brain activity that occurs during sleep. 
B) offer a unique opportunity for problem solving. 
C) are types of mental simulations that are very similar in content to a person's everyday waking thoughts. 
D) are often, though not always, a sign of mental illness.

Question 15

Tranquilizers and alcohol belong to a drug category known as:

Accepted Answer

A) stimulants. 
B) narcotics. 
C) depressants. 
D) sedatives. 
A) stimulants. 
B) narcotics. 
C) depressants. 
D) sedatives.

Question 16

Rose is a chain cigarette smoker.Therefore,Rose is addicted to a stimulant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Jesse dreamed that he failed his science test.He is exhibiting:

Accepted Answer

A) automatic processing. 
B) an altered state of consciousness. 
C) subconscious awareness. 
D) no awareness. 
A) automatic processing. 
B) an altered state of consciousness. 
C) subconscious awareness. 
D) no awareness.

Question 18

Bradley participates in a sleep study at a university clinic.The researchers measure his body's physiological changes while he is sleeping.Which hormone do they find in large doses just before Bradley wakes up?

Accepted Answer

A) Melatonin 
B) Growth hormone 
C) Cortisol 
D) Prolactin 
A) Melatonin 
B) Growth hormone 
C) Cortisol 
D) Prolactin

Question 19

Beta and alpha waves are more synchronous than other waves,forming a very consistent pattern.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A person's normal circadian rhythm represents a 12-hour cycle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

_____ is a disorder,caused by a genetic mutation,involving a progressive inability to sleep.

Which of the following statements is true of meditation?

Erika often walks in her sleep past midnight.In formal terms,she is said to be exhibiting _____.

Describe the effects of stimulants.

Brenda goes to check on her sleeping daughter and observes that the child's eyes are moving up and down and from left to right under her eyelids.It is likely that she is:

Drugs,trauma,fatigue,hypnosis,and sensory deprivation produce:

Aaron is working on a history assignment that he must submit the next day.His favorite TV show is on air,but he continues to work on the assignment as it is a priority.In this case,Aaron is demonstrating:

Jennifer has decided to go to bed early.Although her eyes are closed and she is very relaxed,she has not yet fallen asleep.An electroencephalograph (EEG)is most likely to indicate the presence of:

A night terror features sudden arousal from sleep and intense fear.

Sleepwalking occurs during _____ of the sleep cycle.

Discuss the nature and uses of hypnosis.

Which of the following slow down inhibition and judgment?

Which of the following terms refer to the physiological state of being engaged with the environment?

According to activation-synthesis theory,dreams:

Tranquilizers and alcohol belong to a drug category known as:

Rose is a chain cigarette smoker.Therefore,Rose is addicted to a stimulant.

Jesse dreamed that he failed his science test.He is exhibiting:

Bradley participates in a sleep study at a university clinic.The researchers measure his body's physiological changes while he is sleeping.Which hormone do they find in large doses just before Bradley wakes up?

Beta and alpha waves are more synchronous than other waves,forming a very consistent pattern.

A person's normal circadian rhythm represents a 12-hour cycle.

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Exam 5: States of Consciousness

_____ is a disorder,caused by a genetic mutation,involving a progressive inability to sleep.

Which of the following statements is true of meditation?

Erika often walks in her sleep past midnight.In formal terms,she is said to be exhibiting _____.

Describe the effects of stimulants.

Brenda goes to check on her sleeping daughter and observes that the child's eyes are moving up and down and from left to right under her eyelids.It is likely that she is:

Drugs,trauma,fatigue,hypnosis,and sensory deprivation produce:

Aaron is working on a history assignment that he must submit the next day.His favorite TV show is on air,but he continues to work on the assignment as it is a priority.In this case,Aaron is demonstrating:

Jennifer has decided to go to bed early.Although her eyes are closed and she is very relaxed,she has not yet fallen asleep.An electroencephalograph (EEG)is most likely to indicate the presence of:

A night terror features sudden arousal from sleep and intense fear.

Sleepwalking occurs during _____ of the sleep cycle.

Discuss the nature and uses of hypnosis.

Which of the following slow down inhibition and judgment?

Which of the following terms refer to the physiological state of being engaged with the environment?

According to activation-synthesis theory,dreams:

Tranquilizers and alcohol belong to a drug category known as:

Rose is a chain cigarette smoker.Therefore,Rose is addicted to a stimulant.

Jesse dreamed that he failed his science test.He is exhibiting:

Bradley participates in a sleep study at a university clinic.The researchers measure his body's physiological changes while he is sleeping.Which hormone do they find in large doses just before Bradley wakes up?

Beta and alpha waves are more synchronous than other waves,forming a very consistent pattern.

A person's normal circadian rhythm represents a 12-hour cycle.

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