Question 1

Taking nonprescription drugs to fight insomnia is probably not a good idea because they

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A) have little or no sleep-inducing effect. 
B) suppress Stage 4 and dream sleep. 
C) interfere with normal sleep cycles. 
D) increase the frequency of microsleeps. 
A) have little or no sleep-inducing effect. 
B) suppress Stage 4 and dream sleep. 
C) interfere with normal sleep cycles. 
D) increase the frequency of microsleeps.

Question 2

Gayle gave birth to a premature infant, who snores and holds his breath while he sleeps. He also tends to remain passive when his face rolls into a pillow or blanket with Gayle having to quickly move the infant's face away from the object. Gayle should be warned that her infant is at risk for

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A) SIDS. 
B) narcolepsy. 
C) night terrors. 
D) somnambulism. 
A) SIDS. 
B) narcolepsy. 
C) night terrors. 
D) somnambulism.

Question 3

Whether one experiences the benefits of sensory deprivation or suffers its consequences largely depends upon

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A) individual personality traits. 
B) length of exposure. 
C) rewards provided for participation. 
D) prior experience with hallucinogenic drugs. 
A) individual personality traits. 
B) length of exposure. 
C) rewards provided for participation. 
D) prior experience with hallucinogenic drugs.

Question 4

Having bizarre experiences upon awakening, such as sensing an alien being is in one's bedroom, is characteristic of the condition known as REM behavior disorder.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Throughout the lifespan, total sleep time

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A) decreases as we get older. 
B) increases as we get older. 
C) decreases then increases after age 50 
D) remains the same throughout life. 
A) decreases as we get older. 
B) increases as we get older. 
C) decreases then increases after age 50 
D) remains the same throughout life.

Question 6

Because the endocannabinoid system moderates the functioning of the amygdala, which drug has shown promise in treating post-traumatic stress disorder on a short-term basis?

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A) Adderall 
B) cannabis 
C) GHB 
D) oxycodone 
A) Adderall 
B) cannabis 
C) GHB 
D) oxycodone

Question 7

Your friend tells you that his doctor has just prescribed a sedative to combat persistent insomnia. He asks for your opinion about taking the sedative. You should advise him to

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A) take nonprescription sleeping pills instead. 
B) be aware of the danger of drug-dependency insomnia. 
C) expect occasional paradoxical sleep if he takes the sedative for an extended period. 
D) tell him to expect to act out some very bizarre dreams since sedatives can cause narcolepsy. 
A) take nonprescription sleeping pills instead. 
B) be aware of the danger of drug-dependency insomnia. 
C) expect occasional paradoxical sleep if he takes the sedative for an extended period. 
D) tell him to expect to act out some very bizarre dreams since sedatives can cause narcolepsy.

Question 8

Psychodynamic theories of dreaming emphasize

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A) internal conflicts and unconscious forces. 
B) how random activity in lower brain centers results in the manufacture of relatively bizarre dreams by higher brain centers. 
C) that all of our dreams reflect everyday waking thoughts and emotions. 
D) that there is a detached part of the dreamer's awareness that silently observes events. 
A) internal conflicts and unconscious forces. 
B) how random activity in lower brain centers results in the manufacture of relatively bizarre dreams by higher brain centers. 
C) that all of our dreams reflect everyday waking thoughts and emotions. 
D) that there is a detached part of the dreamer's awareness that silently observes events.

Question 9

The best chance of success in quitting smoking comes when the smoker combines the desire to quit with

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A) the use of hypnosis. 
B) the "cold turkey" approach. 
C) either snuff or chewing tobacco. 
D) both medication and some sort of counseling. 
A) the use of hypnosis. 
B) the "cold turkey" approach. 
C) either snuff or chewing tobacco. 
D) both medication and some sort of counseling.

Question 10

Which of the following brain imaging methods promise to improve the diagnosis of disorders of consciousness, while also shedding light on consciousness itself?

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A) ablation and microelectrode 
B) CT scan and ESB 
C) PET and fMRI 
D) ECT and TMS 
A) ablation and microelectrode 
B) CT scan and ESB 
C) PET and fMRI 
D) ECT and TMS

Question 11

If you suffered a couple of days of sleep deprivation, which of the following would most likely occur?

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A) hallucinations and delusions 
B) loss of ability to pay attention and perform simple routine tasks 
C) loss of ability to do interesting and complex mental tasks 
D) decreased pain sensitivity 
A) hallucinations and delusions 
B) loss of ability to pay attention and perform simple routine tasks 
C) loss of ability to do interesting and complex mental tasks 
D) decreased pain sensitivity

Question 12

Being prevented from getting desired or needed amounts of sleep is known as

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A) hypersomnia. 
B) insomnia. 
C) sleep deprivation. 
D) sleep apnea. 
A) hypersomnia. 
B) insomnia. 
C) sleep deprivation. 
D) sleep apnea.

Question 13

The effects of different drugs can be multiplied by a drug interaction

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A) only when illegally obtained drugs are mixed. 
B) only when legally obtained drugs are mixed. 
C) whether the mixed drugs were legally or illegally obtained. 
D) but rarely produces a fatal drug overdose. 
A) only when illegally obtained drugs are mixed. 
B) only when legally obtained drugs are mixed. 
C) whether the mixed drugs were legally or illegally obtained. 
D) but rarely produces a fatal drug overdose.

Question 14

Hypnosis is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

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A) brain waves that resemble sleep. 
B) narrowed attention. 
C) an increased openness to suggestion. 
D) relaxation. 
A) brain waves that resemble sleep. 
B) narrowed attention. 
C) an increased openness to suggestion. 
D) relaxation.

Question 15

A sleep researcher is monitoring you and notices that your brain waves are showing almost all delta waves, which means you are in REM sleep.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Regarding hypnosis and its uses, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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A) Hypnosis may enhance memory but frequently increases the number of false memories as well. 
B) Hypnosis to relieve pain can be especially useful when chemical painkillers are ineffective, as in the case of phantom limb pain. 
C) Hypnosis has been shown to be more effective in modifying specific behaviors, such as smoking and overeating, than in changing one's subjective experiences. 
D) Hypnotic suggestions can alter a person's color vision, hearing sensitivity, and time sense. 
A) Hypnosis may enhance memory but frequently increases the number of false memories as well. 
B) Hypnosis to relieve pain can be especially useful when chemical painkillers are ineffective, as in the case of phantom limb pain. 
C) Hypnosis has been shown to be more effective in modifying specific behaviors, such as smoking and overeating, than in changing one's subjective experiences. 
D) Hypnotic suggestions can alter a person's color vision, hearing sensitivity, and time sense.

Question 17

People with insomnia can lower their arousal level before sleep by doing all of the following EXCEPT

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A) using progressive muscle relaxation. 
B) using meditation or blotting out worries with calming images. 
C) writing down worries or concerns and planning what to do about them the next day. 
D) engaging in strenuous exercise one to two hours before bedtime. 
A) using progressive muscle relaxation. 
B) using meditation or blotting out worries with calming images. 
C) writing down worries or concerns and planning what to do about them the next day. 
D) engaging in strenuous exercise one to two hours before bedtime.

Question 18

Although each dream theory has strengths and weaknesses, studies of dream content have shown a continuity between dreams and waking thought, which supports the

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A) psychodynamic theory of dreaming. 
B) neurocognitive dream theory. 
C) activation-synthesis hypothesis. 
D) Gestalt dream theory. 
A) psychodynamic theory of dreaming. 
B) neurocognitive dream theory. 
C) activation-synthesis hypothesis. 
D) Gestalt dream theory.

Question 19

Victims of sleep apnea

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A) often develop narcolepsy with episodes of cataplexy. 
B) can experience brain damage in the long-term due to oxygen deprivation. 
C) are often treated using stimulus control and sleep restriction training. 
D) inherit a recessive gene that causes this breathing disorder. 
A) often develop narcolepsy with episodes of cataplexy. 
B) can experience brain damage in the long-term due to oxygen deprivation. 
C) are often treated using stimulus control and sleep restriction training. 
D) inherit a recessive gene that causes this breathing disorder.

Question 20

Barbara has been prescribed a drug to calm her anxiety and induce sleep. However, over several weeks, Barbara has begun taking this prescription drug in excess. After the first couple of doses, she becomes forgetful and uninhibited and takes more and more of the drug. Her daughter finds her unconscious and calls 911. Barbara was most likely prescribed a(n)

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A) methamphetamine. 
B) barbiturate. 
C) hallucinogen. 
D) antidepressant. 
A) methamphetamine. 
B) barbiturate. 
C) hallucinogen. 
D) antidepressant.

Taking nonprescription drugs to fight insomnia is probably not a good idea because they

Gayle gave birth to a premature infant, who snores and holds his breath while he sleeps. He also tends to remain passive when his face rolls into a pillow or blanket with Gayle having to quickly move the infant's face away from the object. Gayle should be warned that her infant is at risk for

Whether one experiences the benefits of sensory deprivation or suffers its consequences largely depends upon

Having bizarre experiences upon awakening, such as sensing an alien being is in one's bedroom, is characteristic of the condition known as REM behavior disorder.

Throughout the lifespan, total sleep time

Because the endocannabinoid system moderates the functioning of the amygdala, which drug has shown promise in treating post-traumatic stress disorder on a short-term basis?

Your friend tells you that his doctor has just prescribed a sedative to combat persistent insomnia. He asks for your opinion about taking the sedative. You should advise him to

Psychodynamic theories of dreaming emphasize

The best chance of success in quitting smoking comes when the smoker combines the desire to quit with

Which of the following brain imaging methods promise to improve the diagnosis of disorders of consciousness, while also shedding light on consciousness itself?

If you suffered a couple of days of sleep deprivation, which of the following would most likely occur?

Being prevented from getting desired or needed amounts of sleep is known as

The effects of different drugs can be multiplied by a drug interaction

Hypnosis is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

A sleep researcher is monitoring you and notices that your brain waves are showing almost all delta waves, which means you are in REM sleep.

Regarding hypnosis and its uses, which of the following statements is FALSE?

People with insomnia can lower their arousal level before sleep by doing all of the following EXCEPT

Although each dream theory has strengths and weaknesses, studies of dream content have shown a continuity between dreams and waking thought, which supports the

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Exam 5: States of Consciousness

Taking nonprescription drugs to fight insomnia is probably not a good idea because they

Gayle gave birth to a premature infant, who snores and holds his breath while he sleeps. He also tends to remain passive when his face rolls into a pillow or blanket with Gayle having to quickly move the infant's face away from the object. Gayle should be warned that her infant is at risk for

Whether one experiences the benefits of sensory deprivation or suffers its consequences largely depends upon

Having bizarre experiences upon awakening, such as sensing an alien being is in one's bedroom, is characteristic of the condition known as REM behavior disorder.

Throughout the lifespan, total sleep time

Because the endocannabinoid system moderates the functioning of the amygdala, which drug has shown promise in treating post-traumatic stress disorder on a short-term basis?

Your friend tells you that his doctor has just prescribed a sedative to combat persistent insomnia. He asks for your opinion about taking the sedative. You should advise him to

Psychodynamic theories of dreaming emphasize

The best chance of success in quitting smoking comes when the smoker combines the desire to quit with

Which of the following brain imaging methods promise to improve the diagnosis of disorders of consciousness, while also shedding light on consciousness itself?

If you suffered a couple of days of sleep deprivation, which of the following would most likely occur?

Being prevented from getting desired or needed amounts of sleep is known as

The effects of different drugs can be multiplied by a drug interaction

Hypnosis is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

A sleep researcher is monitoring you and notices that your brain waves are showing almost all delta waves, which means you are in REM sleep.

Regarding hypnosis and its uses, which of the following statements is FALSE?

People with insomnia can lower their arousal level before sleep by doing all of the following EXCEPT

Although each dream theory has strengths and weaknesses, studies of dream content have shown a continuity between dreams and waking thought, which supports the

Victims of sleep apnea

Psychology, Critical Thinking, and Science

Brain and Behavior

Human Development

Sensation and Perception

Conditioning and Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Creativity

Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Sex, Gender, and Sexuality

Personality

Health, Stress, and Coping

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Social Thinking and Social Influence

Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior

Maximizing Learning through Reflective Processing and Active Thinking

Applied Psychology

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