Question 1

Your friend Ahmad has experienced excessive daytime sleepiness. He is laughing with you and suddenly falls to the ground. Ahmad is probably suffering from __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  narcolepsy 
B)  parasomnia 
C)  REM rebound 
D)  sleep apnea 
A)  narcolepsy 
B)  parasomnia 
C)  REM rebound 
D)  sleep apnea

Question 2

A client tells his therapist about a dream of riding on a train with his boss. At the end of the journey, the boss gets off the train at a terminal. The content of this dream, as related by the client to the therapist, is what Freud called its __________ content.

Accepted Answer

A)  primary 
B)  manifest 
C)  secondary 
D)  latent 
A)  primary 
B)  manifest 
C)  secondary 
D)  latent

Question 3

What are the key reasons that narcotics are so addictive?

Accepted Answer

Narcotics, also known as opioids, are a

Question 4

Which of the following is classified as a depressant?

Accepted Answer

A)  cocaine 
B)  alcohol 
C)  heroin 
D)  marijuana 
A)  cocaine 
B)  alcohol 
C)  heroin 
D)  marijuana

Question 5

How does the activation-synthesis hypothesis work?

Accepted Answer

The activation-synthesis hypothesis is a

Question 6

Benzedrine, Methedrine, and Dexedrine are all __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  narcotics 
B)  depressants 
C)  illegal 
D)  amphetamines 
A)  narcotics 
B)  depressants 
C)  illegal 
D)  amphetamines

Question 7

Mick needs more of the drug he has been using to get the normal high he got when he first started. Mick is experiencing __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  drug tolerance 
B)  drug detoxification 
C)  withdrawal 
D)  overdrawal 
A)  drug tolerance 
B)  drug detoxification 
C)  withdrawal 
D)  overdrawal

Question 8

Alec is 56 years old and slightly overweight. His wife reports that he snores loudly. What sleep disorder seems to fit Alec's symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A)  narcolepsy 
B)  sleep apnea 
C)  night terrors 
D)  REM behavior disorder 
A)  narcolepsy 
B)  sleep apnea 
C)  night terrors 
D)  REM behavior disorder

Question 9

CPAP stands for __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  continuous positive airway pressure 
B)  cancer prevention application procedure 
C)  controlled pulmonary air pump 
D)  correctable pointed airflow problem 
A)  continuous positive airway pressure 
B)  cancer prevention application procedure 
C)  controlled pulmonary air pump 
D)  correctable pointed airflow problem

Question 10

Which of the following is a neurotransmitter associated with alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A)  GABA 
B)  acetylcholine 
C)  endorphins 
D)  adrenalin 
A)  GABA 
B)  acetylcholine 
C)  endorphins 
D)  adrenalin

Question 11

The idea of a "hidden observer" part of the mind was suggested by Ernest Hilgard.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following statements regarding nightmares and/or night terrors is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Night terrors are often seen as a rare disorder. 
B)  Nightmares, but not night terrors, suggest some psychological problems. 
C)  Night terrors, but not nightmares, suggest some psychological problems. 
D)  Both nightmares and night terrors suggest psychological problems. 
A)  Night terrors are often seen as a rare disorder. 
B)  Nightmares, but not night terrors, suggest some psychological problems. 
C)  Night terrors, but not nightmares, suggest some psychological problems. 
D)  Both nightmares and night terrors suggest psychological problems.

Question 13

Which of the following statements is CORRECT concerning marijuana?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is evidence that marijuana is physically addictive. 
B)  There is evidence that marijuana is psychologically addictive. 
C)  There is evidence that marijuana causes cancer. 
D)  Marijuana usage can lead to psychological dependence. 
A)  There is evidence that marijuana is physically addictive. 
B)  There is evidence that marijuana is psychologically addictive. 
C)  There is evidence that marijuana causes cancer. 
D)  Marijuana usage can lead to psychological dependence.

Question 14

Maya has suffered from a dependence on painkillers for several years and is receiving therapy to help overcome her addiction. Her therapist uses a technique in which Maya earns vouchers for negative drug tests. Those vouchers can then be exchanged for more desirable items. What is this type of therapy called?

Accepted Answer

A)  participant modeling 
B)  social skills training 
C)  aversive counterconditioning 
D)  contingency management 
A)  participant modeling 
B)  social skills training 
C)  aversive counterconditioning 
D)  contingency management

Question 15

A sleep disorder that may require the use of a machine to force air gently into the nasal passages is called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  sleep apnea 
B)  insomnia 
C)  narcolepsy 
D)  cataplexy 
A)  sleep apnea 
B)  insomnia 
C)  narcolepsy 
D)  cataplexy

Question 16

Which of these individuals has the highest risk of sleep apnea?

Accepted Answer

A)  John, 62 years old, who is overweight 
B)  Angela, 21 years old, who is depressed 
C)  Alicia, 42 years old, who is suffering from anorexia 
D)  Jack, 8 years old, who is experiencing episodes of enuresis 
A)  John, 62 years old, who is overweight 
B)  Angela, 21 years old, who is depressed 
C)  Alicia, 42 years old, who is suffering from anorexia 
D)  Jack, 8 years old, who is experiencing episodes of enuresis

Question 17

List and describe three different sleep disorders. Note the symptoms associated with each, and identify who is most likely to develop each condition.

Accepted Answer

1. Insomnia: Insomnia is a common sleep

Question 18

Drugs derived from opium are called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulants 
B)  depressants 
C)  narcotics 
D)  psychogenics 
A)  stimulants 
B)  depressants 
C)  narcotics 
D)  psychogenics

Question 19

What happens in stage N3 sleep?

Accepted Answer

Stage N3 sleep, also known as deep sleep

Question 20

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 actually remember less if he deprives himself of sleep the night before. 
B)  Carlos will retain information from staying up all night, but only if his test is early in the morning. 
C)  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. 
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 actually remember less if he deprives himself of sleep the night before. 
B)  Carlos will retain information from staying up all night, but only if his test is early in the morning. 
C)  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. 
D)  Carlos's memory will not be affected in any way assuming he only stays awake for one all-night study session.

Your friend Ahmad has experienced excessive daytime sleepiness. He is laughing with you and suddenly falls to the ground. Ahmad is probably suffering from __________.

A client tells his therapist about a dream of riding on a train with his boss. At the end of the journey, the boss gets off the train at a terminal. The content of this dream, as related by the client to the therapist, is what Freud called its __________ content.

What are the key reasons that narcotics are so addictive?

Which of the following is classified as a depressant?

How does the activation-synthesis hypothesis work?

Benzedrine, Methedrine, and Dexedrine are all __________.

Mick needs more of the drug he has been using to get the normal high he got when he first started. Mick is experiencing __________.

Alec is 56 years old and slightly overweight. His wife reports that he snores loudly. What sleep disorder seems to fit Alec's symptoms?

CPAP stands for __________.

Which of the following is a neurotransmitter associated with alcohol?

The idea of a "hidden observer" part of the mind was suggested by Ernest Hilgard.

Which of the following statements regarding nightmares and/or night terrors is TRUE?

Which of the following statements is CORRECT concerning marijuana?

A sleep disorder that may require the use of a machine to force air gently into the nasal passages is called __________.

Which of these individuals has the highest risk of sleep apnea?

List and describe three different sleep disorders. Note the symptoms associated with each, and identify who is most likely to develop each condition.

Drugs derived from opium are called __________.

What happens in stage N3 sleep?

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?

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Exam 4: Consciousness

Your friend Ahmad has experienced excessive daytime sleepiness. He is laughing with you and suddenly falls to the ground. Ahmad is probably suffering from __________.

A client tells his therapist about a dream of riding on a train with his boss. At the end of the journey, the boss gets off the train at a terminal. The content of this dream, as related by the client to the therapist, is what Freud called its __________ content.

What are the key reasons that narcotics are so addictive?

Which of the following is classified as a depressant?

How does the activation-synthesis hypothesis work?

Benzedrine, Methedrine, and Dexedrine are all __________.

Mick needs more of the drug he has been using to get the normal high he got when he first started. Mick is experiencing __________.

Alec is 56 years old and slightly overweight. His wife reports that he snores loudly. What sleep disorder seems to fit Alec's symptoms?

CPAP stands for __________.

Which of the following is a neurotransmitter associated with alcohol?

The idea of a "hidden observer" part of the mind was suggested by Ernest Hilgard.

Which of the following statements regarding nightmares and/or night terrors is TRUE?

Which of the following statements is CORRECT concerning marijuana?

A sleep disorder that may require the use of a machine to force air gently into the nasal passages is called __________.

Which of these individuals has the highest risk of sleep apnea?

List and describe three different sleep disorders. Note the symptoms associated with each, and identify who is most likely to develop each condition.

Drugs derived from opium are called __________.

What happens in stage N3 sleep?

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?

The Science of Psychology

The Biological Perspective

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Cognition: Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

Development Across the Life Span

Motivation and Emotion

Sexuality and Gender

Stress and Health

Social Psychology

Theories of Personality

Psychological Disorders

Psychological Therapies

Filters