Exam 6: States of Consciousness

Psychologists who adhere to the ______________ theory of hypnosis argue that the technique creates a division of consciousness where a hypnotized individual experiences two simultaneous streams of consciousness that are separate from one another.

In a study discussed in the text, both short-term total sleep deprivation (up to 45 hours without sleep) and partial sleep deprivation (sleeping no more than 5 hours per night for one or more consecutive nights) had large negative effects on mood, cognitive performance, and physical performance.

What brain-wave patterns distinguish the first four stages of sleep?

Explain how alcohol affects the brain.

Researchers have determined that mice can be bred to inherit a strong preference for drinking alcohol instead of water. Regarding the effect of this drug, a significant role may be played by __________ factors.

Which of the following is most representative of the cognitive perspective on the unconscious mind?

When attempting to differentiate between insomnia and occasional trouble getting a good night's sleep, it is important to remember that

The area of the brain that is responsible for regulating the process of falling asleep is the

A psychodynamic therapist is working with Jeff, who is depressed. The therapist assumes that Jeff has specific sexual urges that are so anxiety-provoking and guilt-inducing that under normal circumstances, Jeff would not be able to bring these urges into his ordinary conscious awareness. According to Freud, these urges would be considered as existing in the ___________ mind.

Jessica tells everyone that she is a social drinker and does not have a problem with alcohol. Jessica has drinks with her colleagues every evening at 5:00 p.m. at the bar on the first floor of their office building. She seems to know how much she can tolerate, as she is able to walk home each evening safely. Then, one weekend, Jessica's friends unexpectedly show up at her house with several bottles of her favourite alcohol and the drinking begins. To everyone's surprise, Jessica passes out and they cannot revive her. Jessica had the same number of drinks she usually has at the bar, so why did she pass out this time?

Paulo istaking part in a sleep study. The next morning, the experimenter commented that at some point during the evening, he was having sleep thoughts. When would this have likely happened?

When your instructor asks you a question, you think you know the answer, but you need to think about it for a while. Until you find it, it is likely the answer is somewhere in the ______________ mind.

All of the following are more likely to occur during slow-wave sleep EXCEPT

The inability to recognize objects is known as

Which of the following statements regarding hypnotic and posthypnotic amnesia is most accurate?

A patient of yours is in a lot of pain. Consequently, you decide to prescribe the opiate, Oxyco done. What are you trying to achieve with this drug?

Sleepwalking, like night terrors, is experienced most often by children. Another similarity between sleepwalking and night terrors is that

Which of the following is a hallucinogen derived from a natural source (as opposed to being synthetic)?

Can everyone be hypnotized?

All of the following were mentioned as evidence supporting the role of genetics in determining sensitivity to alcohol EXCEPT