Exam 5: States of Consciousness

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Four-year old DeMarcus falls asleep shortly after his 8:30 p.m. bedtime. At about 9:45, he suddenly sits up in bed, breathing rapidly and appearing to be in a state of sheer panic. DeMarcus is probably experiencing:

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Fern is floating in salt water in a large tank. The surrounding room is dark and soundproof. Fern is undergoing:

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Psychoactive drugs achieve their effects by:

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Which alternative correctly pairs a class of psychoactive drugs with its general effects on thought and behavior

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Which of the following is NOT one of the four major classes of psychoactive drugs

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The _______ ratio is the dose of a drug that is likely to be fatal divided by the dose normally required to feel the drug's effects.

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Beth is restless and irritable. Her whole body aches. In addition, she experiencing severe nausea and is vomiting often. Beth is most likely withdrawing from _______ use.

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The deepest level of sleep is

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Sleep apnea involves daytime "sleep attacks."

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How long is a typical sleep cycle, in which a sleeper progresses through some or all of the sleep stages

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Which of the following types of drugs are least likely to produce either physical or psychological dependence

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The menstrual cycle is an example of a _________ rhythm. The sleep-wake cycle is an example of a ___________ rhythm.

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Review three theories of why we dream and indicate the research that supports each one.

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Macy is a newborn; Laurel is a preschooler; and Maddie is an elementary-school student. Ideally, Macy sleeps ______ hours per day. Laurel sleeps _______ hours each day. Finally, Maddie prefers _______ hours of sleep each night.

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Which of the following alternatives best represents the sequence of events by which melatonin is secreted in the blood

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After lunch, Katya enjoys a cup of coffee and a cigarette, thereby consuming two _________.

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Mrs. Cormier suffers from insomnia and chronic pain. Mr. Dennison experiences ongoing anxiety and occasional insomnia. Mrs. Cormier might be prescribed a __________. Mr. Dennison might be treated with a __________.

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The attention-deficit drugs Adderall and Vyvanse are examples of ________, which in turn belong to the _________ class.

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Dexedrine, Adderall, and crystal methamphetamine are examples of _________.

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Cocaine's effects on the body include each of the following EXCEPT:

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