Question 1

Carla's sleep is being monitored in a research lab.The assistant notices that Carla's EEG shows a high presence of sleep spindles.It can be concluded that Carla is in

Accepted Answer

A)  REM. 
B)  Stage 1 of NREM. 
C)  Stage 2 of NREM. 
D)  Stage 3 of NREM. 
A)  REM. 
B)  Stage 1 of NREM. 
C)  Stage 2 of NREM. 
D)  Stage 3 of NREM.

Question 2

LaMonte had trouble concentrating in class today.His roommate noticed that LaMonte's hands are trembling; his speech is slurred; and he is having trouble even naming common objects.LaMonte is most likely suffering from

Accepted Answer

A)  sleep loss. 
B)  somnambulism. 
C)  lucid dreaming. 
D)  narcolepsy. 
A)  sleep loss. 
B)  somnambulism. 
C)  lucid dreaming. 
D)  narcolepsy.

Question 3

Levels of sleep identified by brain-wave patterns and behavioral changes are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  sleep stages. 
B)  sleep rhythms. 
C)  semi-conscious patterns. 
D)  ASCs. 
A)  sleep stages. 
B)  sleep rhythms. 
C)  semi-conscious patterns. 
D)  ASCs.

Question 4

Which of the following drugs stimulates the brain by blocking chemicals that normally inhibit or slow nerve activity and results in increased alertness, sweating, tinnitus, talkativeness, and hand tremors?

Accepted Answer

A)  GHB 
B)  mescaline 
C)  caffeine 
D)  codeine 
A)  GHB 
B)  mescaline 
C)  caffeine 
D)  codeine

Question 5

Which of the following consists of all the sensations, perceptions, memories, and feelings you are aware of at any instant?

Accepted Answer

A)  alertness 
B)  personality 
C)  consciousness 
D)  intelligence 
A)  alertness 
B)  personality 
C)  consciousness 
D)  intelligence

Question 6

In LaBerge's sleep study, his subjects were able to use prearranged signals, such as clenching their fists, which showed that lucid dreamers can partially overcome REM sleep paralysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following would NOT be classified as a recreational use of a psychoactive drug?

Accepted Answer

A)  intensive 
B)  experimental 
C)  instrumental 
D)  compulsive 
A)  intensive 
B)  experimental 
C)  instrumental 
D)  compulsive

Question 8

Up to 15 percent of all SIDS cases can be attributed to accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed, which includes all of the following causes EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  ​overlaying. 
B)  ​cataplexy. 
C)  ​an infant's head being caught in crib railings. 
D)  ​suffocation by overly soft bedding or pillows. 
A)  ​overlaying. 
B)  ​cataplexy. 
C)  ​an infant's head being caught in crib railings. 
D)  ​suffocation by overly soft bedding or pillows.

Question 9

Maria has been abusing cocaine and now suffers from an inability to feel pleasure, a condition known as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Maria has been abusing cocaine and now...

Question 10

When Lewis smokes, the nicotine from the cigarettes will affect his brain cells by

Accepted Answer

A)  causing more neurotransmitters to be released. 
B)  prolonging the action of certain neurotransmitters. 
C)  directly stimulating brain cells by mimicking specific neurotransmitters in the brain. 
D)  filling receptor sites on brain cells and blocking incoming messages. 
A)  causing more neurotransmitters to be released. 
B)  prolonging the action of certain neurotransmitters. 
C)  directly stimulating brain cells by mimicking specific neurotransmitters in the brain. 
D)  filling receptor sites on brain cells and blocking incoming messages.

Question 11

Regarding NREM sleep, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dreamless slow-wave NREM sleep increases after physical exertion. 
B)  NREM sleep is dream free about 90 percent of the time. 
C)  NREM sleep occurs during stages 1, 2, 3, and 4. 
D)  NREM is deepest late in the night during the last stage-4 periods. 
A)  Dreamless slow-wave NREM sleep increases after physical exertion. 
B)  NREM sleep is dream free about 90 percent of the time. 
C)  NREM sleep occurs during stages 1, 2, 3, and 4. 
D)  NREM is deepest late in the night during the last stage-4 periods.

Question 12

Increasing numbers of normal college students are illegally taking which of the following drugs in the hopes these drugs will help them to focus better while doing their school work?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adderall and Ritalin 
B)  GHB and Xanax 
C)  mescaline and marijuana 
D)  benzodiazepine and Rohypnol 
A)  Adderall and Ritalin 
B)  GHB and Xanax 
C)  mescaline and marijuana 
D)  benzodiazepine and Rohypnol

Question 13

Drug use associated with which of the following drugs has been linked to the growth of breast cysts, miscarriages, bladder cancer, heart problems, and high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  caffeine 
B)  marijuana 
C)  nicotine 
D)  heroin 
A)  caffeine 
B)  marijuana 
C)  nicotine 
D)  heroin

Question 14

Illicit use of which of the following drugs has become widespread, especially by people seeking to stay awake and by those who think these drugs can improve their mental or physical performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  mescaline and psilocybin 
B)  GHB and Rohypnol 
C)  amphetamines 
D)  sedative-hypnotics 
A)  mescaline and psilocybin 
B)  GHB and Rohypnol 
C)  amphetamines 
D)  sedative-hypnotics

Question 15

Psychoactive drugs alter consciousness by

Accepted Answer

A)  raising the metabolic rate within the body. 
B)  changing the blood volume level of various substances within the body. 
C)  deactivating the ganglia within the somatic nervous system. 
D)  directly influencing brain activity. 
A)  raising the metabolic rate within the body. 
B)  changing the blood volume level of various substances within the body. 
C)  deactivating the ganglia within the somatic nervous system. 
D)  directly influencing brain activity.

Question 16

What does a hiker entering a fully conscious state of mindfulness meditation at the Grand Canyon, an aspiring actor in New York being hypnotized to help reduce her stage fright, and man drinking three cups ofcappuccinohave in common? They are all

Accepted Answer

A)  experiencing altered states of consciousness. 
B)  likely to experience varying degrees of sane hallucinations. 
C)  experiencing somnambulism. 
D)  going through condensation of their mental processes. 
A)  experiencing altered states of consciousness. 
B)  likely to experience varying degrees of sane hallucinations. 
C)  experiencing somnambulism. 
D)  going through condensation of their mental processes.

Question 17

Sleep terrors involve the repeated occurrence of

Accepted Answer

A)  nightmares. 
B)  narcolepsy episodes. 
C)  sleep apnea episodes. 
D)  none of these. 
A)  nightmares. 
B)  narcolepsy episodes. 
C)  sleep apnea episodes. 
D)  none of these.

Question 18

Which of the following refers to excessive daytime sleepiness and can result from depression, insomnia, narcolepsy, sleep apnea, or drug abuse?

Accepted Answer

A)  somnambulism 
B)  REM sleep behavior disorder 
C)  hypersomnolence disorder 
D)  circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorder 
A)  somnambulism 
B)  REM sleep behavior disorder 
C)  hypersomnolence disorder 
D)  circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorder

Question 19

Regarding mindfulness and meditation, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mindfulness occurs when we are "spaced out" in those occasional moments of reduced awareness that we experience each day. 
B)  Cancer patients who are taught mindfulness meditation have lower levels of distress. 
C)  In general, mindfulness is associated with self-knowledge and well-being. 
D)  Mindfulness involves an open, nonjudgmental awareness of current experience. 
A)  Mindfulness occurs when we are "spaced out" in those occasional moments of reduced awareness that we experience each day. 
B)  Cancer patients who are taught mindfulness meditation have lower levels of distress. 
C)  In general, mindfulness is associated with self-knowledge and well-being. 
D)  Mindfulness involves an open, nonjudgmental awareness of current experience.

Question 20

Which of the following occurs during REM sleep?

Accepted Answer

A)  nightmares 
B)  night terrors 
C)  sleepwalking 
D)  all of these 
A)  nightmares 
B)  night terrors 
C)  sleepwalking 
D)  all of these

Carla's sleep is being monitored in a research lab.The assistant notices that Carla's EEG shows a high presence of sleep spindles.It can be concluded that Carla is in

LaMonte had trouble concentrating in class today.His roommate noticed that LaMonte's hands are trembling; his speech is slurred; and he is having trouble even naming common objects.LaMonte is most likely suffering from

Levels of sleep identified by brain-wave patterns and behavioral changes are referred to as

Which of the following drugs stimulates the brain by blocking chemicals that normally inhibit or slow nerve activity and results in increased alertness, sweating, tinnitus, talkativeness, and hand tremors?

Which of the following consists of all the sensations, perceptions, memories, and feelings you are aware of at any instant?

In LaBerge's sleep study, his subjects were able to use prearranged signals, such as clenching their fists, which showed that lucid dreamers can partially overcome REM sleep paralysis.

Which of the following would NOT be classified as a recreational use of a psychoactive drug?

Up to 15 percent of all SIDS cases can be attributed to accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed, which includes all of the following causes EXCEPT

Maria has been abusing cocaine and now suffers from an inability to feel pleasure, a condition known as __________.

When Lewis smokes, the nicotine from the cigarettes will affect his brain cells by

Regarding NREM sleep, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Increasing numbers of normal college students are illegally taking which of the following drugs in the hopes these drugs will help them to focus better while doing their school work?

Drug use associated with which of the following drugs has been linked to the growth of breast cysts, miscarriages, bladder cancer, heart problems, and high blood pressure?

Illicit use of which of the following drugs has become widespread, especially by people seeking to stay awake and by those who think these drugs can improve their mental or physical performance?

Psychoactive drugs alter consciousness by

What does a hiker entering a fully conscious state of mindfulness meditation at the Grand Canyon, an aspiring actor in New York being hypnotized to help reduce her stage fright, and man drinking three cups ofcappuccinohave in common? They are all

Sleep terrors involve the repeated occurrence of

Which of the following refers to excessive daytime sleepiness and can result from depression, insomnia, narcolepsy, sleep apnea, or drug abuse?

Regarding mindfulness and meditation, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which of the following occurs during REM sleep?

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Exam 5: States of Consciousness.

Carla's sleep is being monitored in a research lab.The assistant notices that Carla's EEG shows a high presence of sleep spindles.It can be concluded that Carla is in

LaMonte had trouble concentrating in class today.His roommate noticed that LaMonte's hands are trembling; his speech is slurred; and he is having trouble even naming common objects.LaMonte is most likely suffering from

Levels of sleep identified by brain-wave patterns and behavioral changes are referred to as

Which of the following drugs stimulates the brain by blocking chemicals that normally inhibit or slow nerve activity and results in increased alertness, sweating, tinnitus, talkativeness, and hand tremors?

Which of the following consists of all the sensations, perceptions, memories, and feelings you are aware of at any instant?

In LaBerge's sleep study, his subjects were able to use prearranged signals, such as clenching their fists, which showed that lucid dreamers can partially overcome REM sleep paralysis.

Which of the following would NOT be classified as a recreational use of a psychoactive drug?

Up to 15 percent of all SIDS cases can be attributed to accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed, which includes all of the following causes EXCEPT

Maria has been abusing cocaine and now suffers from an inability to feel pleasure, a condition known as __________.

When Lewis smokes, the nicotine from the cigarettes will affect his brain cells by

Regarding NREM sleep, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Increasing numbers of normal college students are illegally taking which of the following drugs in the hopes these drugs will help them to focus better while doing their school work?

Drug use associated with which of the following drugs has been linked to the growth of breast cysts, miscarriages, bladder cancer, heart problems, and high blood pressure?

Illicit use of which of the following drugs has become widespread, especially by people seeking to stay awake and by those who think these drugs can improve their mental or physical performance?

Psychoactive drugs alter consciousness by

What does a hiker entering a fully conscious state of mindfulness meditation at the Grand Canyon, an aspiring actor in New York being hypnotized to help reduce her stage fright, and man drinking three cups ofcappuccinohave in common? They are all

Sleep terrors involve the repeated occurrence of

Which of the following refers to excessive daytime sleepiness and can result from depression, insomnia, narcolepsy, sleep apnea, or drug abuse?

Regarding mindfulness and meditation, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which of the following occurs during REM sleep?

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Brain and Behavior.

Human Development

Sensation and Perception.

Conditioning and Learning.

Memory.

Cognition, Language, and Creativity.

Intelligence.

Motivation and Emotion.

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Personality.

Health, Stress, and Coping.

Psychological Disorders.

Therapies.

Social Thinking and Social Influence.

Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior.

Applied Psychology.

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