Question 1

Consciousness is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  state of arousal involving facial and bodily changes 
B)  awareness of ourselves and the environment 
C)  memory of personally experienced events 
D)  intentional recollection of an item of information 
A)  state of arousal involving facial and bodily changes 
B)  awareness of ourselves and the environment 
C)  memory of personally experienced events 
D)  intentional recollection of an item of information

Question 2

Describe the symptoms of insomnia.

Accepted Answer

Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that

Question 3

Sleep research supports three helpful hints to avoid insomnia. Which of the following statements is one of them?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stay in bed if you cannot fall asleep so that you don't "wake up" your brain. 
B)  Avoid meditation or relaxation techniques, as they interfere with your circadian rhythm. 
C)  Try to nap as much as possible. 
D)  It is better to go to bed at about the same time every night. 
A)  Stay in bed if you cannot fall asleep so that you don't "wake up" your brain. 
B)  Avoid meditation or relaxation techniques, as they interfere with your circadian rhythm. 
C)  Try to nap as much as possible. 
D)  It is better to go to bed at about the same time every night.

Question 4

According to your textbook, serious consequences for mental and physical functioning can result from just ________ of sleep deprivation.

Accepted Answer

A)  an hour or two 
B)  one or two nights 
C)  three to five days 
D)  weeks 
A)  an hour or two 
B)  one or two nights 
C)  three to five days 
D)  weeks

Question 5

________ is a disorder in which breathing briefly stops during sleep, causing the person to choke, gasp, and momentarily awaken.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sleep apnea 
B)  Insomnia 
C)  Narcolepsy 
D)  Non-REM sleep 
A)  Sleep apnea 
B)  Insomnia 
C)  Narcolepsy 
D)  Non-REM sleep

Question 6

What happens in N3 sleep?

Accepted Answer

During N3 sleep, also known as deep slee

Question 7

What does it mean to be hypnotized?

Accepted Answer

Being hypnotized refers to a state of fo

Question 8

The state we are in when we are awake and reasonably alert is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  altered state of consciousness 
B)  waking consciousness 
C)  self-awareness 
D)  intelligence 
A)  altered state of consciousness 
B)  waking consciousness 
C)  self-awareness 
D)  intelligence

Question 9

Calvin had a dream about his dog Snoopy in which he constantly looked for him but couldn't find him. In reality, Calvin's dog had died after being hit by a car. According to Sigmund Freud, his dream in which he was searching for his dog is an example of ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  an unconscious desire or conflict that centers around his dog 
B)  random firing of the neurons in his cerebral cortex 
C)  an overabundance of melatonin being produced in his hypothalamus 
D)  an absence of enough sleep in the previous nights 
A)  an unconscious desire or conflict that centers around his dog 
B)  random firing of the neurons in his cerebral cortex 
C)  an overabundance of melatonin being produced in his hypothalamus 
D)  an absence of enough sleep in the previous nights

Question 10

Sleep research supports three "helpful hints" to avoid insomnia. Which of the following statements is NOT a helpful hint?

Accepted Answer

A)  Don't try too hard to get to sleep. 
B)  Try to get up at around the same time each morning. 
C)  Try to nap as much as possible. 
D)  It is better to go to bed at about the same time every night. 
A)  Don't try too hard to get to sleep. 
B)  Try to get up at around the same time each morning. 
C)  Try to nap as much as possible. 
D)  It is better to go to bed at about the same time every night.

Question 11

Our sleep-wake cycle follows a(n) ________rhythm.

Accepted Answer

A)  infradian 
B)  diurnal 
C)  circadian 
D)  ultradian 
A)  infradian 
B)  diurnal 
C)  circadian 
D)  ultradian

Question 12

Research examining the effects of meditation have found that it can be an effective way to

Accepted Answer

A)  increase one's time spent in REM sleep. 
B)  help lower blood pressure. 
C)  enhance the effects of psychotropic medications. 
D)  increase blood flow to the arms and legs. 
A)  increase one's time spent in REM sleep. 
B)  help lower blood pressure. 
C)  enhance the effects of psychotropic medications. 
D)  increase blood flow to the arms and legs.

Question 13

Carlos is pulling an all-nighter in preparation for his big psychology test tomorrow. According to the research, what is the result on Carlos's memory when he deprives himself of sleep the night prior to his exam?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carlos will retain information from staying up all night, but only if his test is early in the morning. 
B)  The ability to retain information can be influenced by the presence of sunlight. Thus, if the sun is shining, Carlos will remember more than if it is a cloudy day. 
C)  Carlos will actually remember less if he deprives himself of sleep the night before. 
D)  Carlos's memory will not be affected in any way assuming he only stays awake for one all-night study session. 
A)  Carlos will retain information from staying up all night, but only if his test is early in the morning. 
B)  The ability to retain information can be influenced by the presence of sunlight. Thus, if the sun is shining, Carlos will remember more than if it is a cloudy day. 
C)  Carlos will actually remember less if he deprives himself of sleep the night before. 
D)  Carlos's memory will not be affected in any way assuming he only stays awake for one all-night study session.

Question 14

Sleep spindles appear during ______ sleep.

Accepted Answer

A)  stage 1 (N1) 
B)  REM 
C)  stage 2 (N2) 
D)  stage 4 (N3) 
A)  stage 1 (N1) 
B)  REM 
C)  stage 2 (N2) 
D)  stage 4 (N3)

Question 15

Which statement is correct concerning sleep?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most older people need at least 10 hours. 
B)  Men need more sleep than women. 
C)  Most young adults need between 7 and 9 hours of sleep. 
D)  Women need more sleep than men. 
A)  Most older people need at least 10 hours. 
B)  Men need more sleep than women. 
C)  Most young adults need between 7 and 9 hours of sleep. 
D)  Women need more sleep than men.

Question 16

Short, rhythmic bursts of brainwave activity that appear during Stage 2 sleep are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  delta waves 
B)  sleep spindles 
C)  paradoxical sleep waves 
D)  beta waves 
A)  delta waves 
B)  sleep spindles 
C)  paradoxical sleep waves 
D)  beta waves

Question 17

What are the main differences between physical dependence and psychological dependence? Give examples of both types of dependence.

Accepted Answer

Physical dependence and psychological de

Question 18

Marijuana and alcohol both cause intense physical and psychological dependence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What are the key reasons that narcotics are so addictive?

Accepted Answer

Narcotics, also known as opioids, are a

Question 20

Surgery to which organ in the body may relieve symptoms of apnea?

Accepted Answer

A)  septum 
B)  uvula 
C)  olfactory membrane 
D)  auditory canal 
A)  septum 
B)  uvula 
C)  olfactory membrane 
D)  auditory canal

Consciousness is the ________.

Describe the symptoms of insomnia.

Sleep research supports three helpful hints to avoid insomnia. Which of the following statements is one of them?

According to your textbook, serious consequences for mental and physical functioning can result from just ________ of sleep deprivation.

________ is a disorder in which breathing briefly stops during sleep, causing the person to choke, gasp, and momentarily awaken.

What happens in N3 sleep?

What does it mean to be hypnotized?

The state we are in when we are awake and reasonably alert is called ________.

Calvin had a dream about his dog Snoopy in which he constantly looked for him but couldn't find him. In reality, Calvin's dog had died after being hit by a car. According to Sigmund Freud, his dream in which he was searching for his dog is an example of ________________.

Sleep research supports three "helpful hints" to avoid insomnia. Which of the following statements is NOT a helpful hint?

Our sleep-wake cycle follows a(n) ________rhythm.

Research examining the effects of meditation have found that it can be an effective way to

Carlos is pulling an all-nighter in preparation for his big psychology test tomorrow. According to the research, what is the result on Carlos's memory when he deprives himself of sleep the night prior to his exam?

Sleep spindles appear during ______ sleep.

Which statement is correct concerning sleep?

Short, rhythmic bursts of brainwave activity that appear during Stage 2 sleep are called ________.

What are the main differences between physical dependence and psychological dependence? Give examples of both types of dependence.

Marijuana and alcohol both cause intense physical and psychological dependence.

What are the key reasons that narcotics are so addictive?

Surgery to which organ in the body may relieve symptoms of apnea?

The Science of Psychology

The Biological Perspective

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Cognition: Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

Development Across the Life Span

Motivation, Stress, and Emotion

Social Psychology

Theories of Personality

Psychological Disorders

Psychological Therapies

Filters

Exam 4: Consciousness

Consciousness is the ________.

Describe the symptoms of insomnia.

Sleep research supports three helpful hints to avoid insomnia. Which of the following statements is one of them?

According to your textbook, serious consequences for mental and physical functioning can result from just ________ of sleep deprivation.

________ is a disorder in which breathing briefly stops during sleep, causing the person to choke, gasp, and momentarily awaken.

What happens in N3 sleep?

What does it mean to be hypnotized?

The state we are in when we are awake and reasonably alert is called ________.

Calvin had a dream about his dog Snoopy in which he constantly looked for him but couldn't find him. In reality, Calvin's dog had died after being hit by a car. According to Sigmund Freud, his dream in which he was searching for his dog is an example of ________________.

Sleep research supports three "helpful hints" to avoid insomnia. Which of the following statements is NOT a helpful hint?

Our sleep-wake cycle follows a(n) ________rhythm.

Research examining the effects of meditation have found that it can be an effective way to

Carlos is pulling an all-nighter in preparation for his big psychology test tomorrow. According to the research, what is the result on Carlos's memory when he deprives himself of sleep the night prior to his exam?

Sleep spindles appear during ______ sleep.

Which statement is correct concerning sleep?

Short, rhythmic bursts of brainwave activity that appear during Stage 2 sleep are called ________.

What are the main differences between physical dependence and psychological dependence? Give examples of both types of dependence.

Marijuana and alcohol both cause intense physical and psychological dependence.

What are the key reasons that narcotics are so addictive?

Surgery to which organ in the body may relieve symptoms of apnea?

The Science of Psychology

The Biological Perspective

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Cognition: Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

Development Across the Life Span

Motivation, Stress, and Emotion

Social Psychology

Theories of Personality

Psychological Disorders

Psychological Therapies

Filters