Question 1

The sleep attacks and paralysis of the sleep disorder narcolepsy appear to occur when NREM Stage 4 sleep intrudes into the waking state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A long-term lack of consciousness and responsiveness is most accurately referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) disorientation. 
B) a disorder of consciousness. 
C) an altered state of consciousness. 
D) depersonalization. 
A) disorientation. 
B) a disorder of consciousness. 
C) an altered state of consciousness. 
D) depersonalization.

Question 3

Sleep paralysis that occurs just as we begin to wake up may produce bizarre episodes in which people may feel something pressing on their chests or think there are space aliens, angels, or demons in the room with them. This describes what is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) hypnopompic hallucinations. 
B) narcolepsy. 
C) lucid dreaming. 
D) a nightmare disorder. 
A) hypnopompic hallucinations. 
B) narcolepsy. 
C) lucid dreaming. 
D) a nightmare disorder.

Question 4

You are struggling to stay awake while driving and realize that you may have "dozed off" for a few seconds. This shift in your brain activity is called

Accepted Answer

A) a sleep spindle. 
B) a microsleep. 
C) somnambulism. 
D) a sensory deprivation. 
A) a sleep spindle. 
B) a microsleep. 
C) somnambulism. 
D) a sensory deprivation.

Question 5

Your college roommate is experiencing insomnia. Explain five techniques or changes in his or her life that would help your roommate to get a "good night's sleep."

Accepted Answer

Answer will include a description of fiv

Question 6

Which of the following is chemically similar to amphetamine, causes brain cells to release extra amounts of serotonin, and produces a rush of energy with users saying that it makes them feel closer to others and heightens sensory experiences?

Accepted Answer

A) GHB 
B) Rohypnol 
C) LSD 
D) MDMA 
A) GHB 
B) Rohypnol 
C) LSD 
D) MDMA

Question 7

The abuse of more than one drug at a time is called __________ abuse.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The abuse of more than one drug...

Question 8

It has been found that what you eat can affect how easily you go to sleep. For example, eating which of the following types of foods increases the amount of tryptophan that reaches the brain and causes sleepiness?

Accepted Answer

A) proteins 
B) citrus fruit juices 
C) starchy foods 
D) leafy green vegetables 
A) proteins 
B) citrus fruit juices 
C) starchy foods 
D) leafy green vegetables

Question 9

Addictive drugs stimulate a brain region called the reticular formation causing it to release the neurotransmitter serotonin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The most legitimate medical uses of amphetamines include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) to treat depression 
B) to treat childhood hyperactivity and overdose of depressant drugs 
C) to help people stay awake and to improve mental or physical performance 
D) for weight loss 
A) to treat depression 
B) to treat childhood hyperactivity and overdose of depressant drugs 
C) to help people stay awake and to improve mental or physical performance 
D) for weight loss

Question 11

Jared has awakened spontaneously from a dream. He takes a few minutes to try to memorize the dream. Next, he engages in 10 to 15 minutes of reading that requires his full wakefulness. Then, while lying in bed and returning to sleep, he says to himself, "Next time I'm dreaming, I want to remember I'm dreaming." Finally, he visualizes himself lying in bed asleep while in the dream he just rehearsed. At the same time, he pictures himself realizing that he is dreaming. Jared is trying to learn how to use

Accepted Answer

A) the paradoxical intention. 
B) secondary elaboration. 
C) lucid dreaming. 
D) the basic suggestion effect. 
A) the paradoxical intention. 
B) secondary elaboration. 
C) lucid dreaming. 
D) the basic suggestion effect.

Question 12

Regarding paced drinking, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Drink slowly, no more than one drink an hour. 
B) When people are tempted to drink too much, their main reason for stopping is that "other people were quitting and deciding they'd had enough." 
C) Drink on a full stomach and make every other drink or more a nonalcoholic beverage. 
D) To control your drinking, limit drinking primarily to the last hour of a party. 
A) Drink slowly, no more than one drink an hour. 
B) When people are tempted to drink too much, their main reason for stopping is that "other people were quitting and deciding they'd had enough." 
C) Drink on a full stomach and make every other drink or more a nonalcoholic beverage. 
D) To control your drinking, limit drinking primarily to the last hour of a party.

Question 13

Regarding altered states of consciousness (ASCs), which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Everyone experiences at least some of the altered states of consciousness on a daily basis. 
B) Some altered states of consciousness are related to fatigue, delirium, hypnosis, drugs, and euphoria. 
C) Most people do not know when they are experiencing an altered state of consciousness. 
D) During ASCs, there are distinct shifts in memories, time sense, feelings of self-control, and suggestibility. 
A) Everyone experiences at least some of the altered states of consciousness on a daily basis. 
B) Some altered states of consciousness are related to fatigue, delirium, hypnosis, drugs, and euphoria. 
C) Most people do not know when they are experiencing an altered state of consciousness. 
D) During ASCs, there are distinct shifts in memories, time sense, feelings of self-control, and suggestibility.

Question 14

Describe the effects of sleep loss, including its symptoms, how long it takes to recover, and the occurrence of microsleeps and sleep-deprivation psychosis.

Accepted Answer

Answer will include that the symptoms of

Question 15

Since their principal characteristic is their mind-altering quality, LSD, mescaline, and cannabis are classified as

Accepted Answer

A) amphetamines. 
B) uppers. 
C) downers. 
D) hallucinogens. 
A) amphetamines. 
B) uppers. 
C) downers. 
D) hallucinogens.

Question 16

Which of the following actions will a hypnotized person probably NOT act out?

Accepted Answer

A) harm someone 
B) smell ammonia and act like it is a wonderful perfume 
C) dance to imaginary music 
D) act like a young child 
A) harm someone 
B) smell ammonia and act like it is a wonderful perfume 
C) dance to imaginary music 
D) act like a young child

Question 17

Very few cultures or religions recognize and accept alterations of consciousness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

After even a few hours of sleep loss, most people experience excessive daytime sleepiness known as

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Which type of drug is generally a mild stimulant but with its main effect being to alter sensory impressions?

Accepted Answer

A) sedative 
B) narcotic 
C) hallucinogen 
D) tranquilizer 
A) sedative 
B) narcotic 
C) hallucinogen 
D) tranquilizer

Question 20

A new wave of narcotics addiction and overdoses has followed the more recent introduction of another opium derivative called

Accepted Answer

A) GHB. 
B) fentanyl. 
C) MDMA. 
D) mescaline. 
A) GHB. 
B) fentanyl. 
C) MDMA. 
D) mescaline.

The sleep attacks and paralysis of the sleep disorder narcolepsy appear to occur when NREM Stage 4 sleep intrudes into the waking state.

A long-term lack of consciousness and responsiveness is most accurately referred to as

Sleep paralysis that occurs just as we begin to wake up may produce bizarre episodes in which people may feel something pressing on their chests or think there are space aliens, angels, or demons in the room with them. This describes what is referred to as

You are struggling to stay awake while driving and realize that you may have "dozed off" for a few seconds. This shift in your brain activity is called

Your college roommate is experiencing insomnia. Explain five techniques or changes in his or her life that would help your roommate to get a "good night's sleep."

Which of the following is chemically similar to amphetamine, causes brain cells to release extra amounts of serotonin, and produces a rush of energy with users saying that it makes them feel closer to others and heightens sensory experiences?

The abuse of more than one drug at a time is called __________ abuse.

It has been found that what you eat can affect how easily you go to sleep. For example, eating which of the following types of foods increases the amount of tryptophan that reaches the brain and causes sleepiness?

Addictive drugs stimulate a brain region called the reticular formation causing it to release the neurotransmitter serotonin.

The most legitimate medical uses of amphetamines include which of the following?

Regarding paced drinking, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding altered states of consciousness (ASCs), which of the following statements is FALSE?

Describe the effects of sleep loss, including its symptoms, how long it takes to recover, and the occurrence of microsleeps and sleep-deprivation psychosis.

Since their principal characteristic is their mind-altering quality, LSD, mescaline, and cannabis are classified as

Which of the following actions will a hypnotized person probably NOT act out?

Very few cultures or religions recognize and accept alterations of consciousness.

After even a few hours of sleep loss, most people experience excessive daytime sleepiness known as

Which type of drug is generally a mild stimulant but with its main effect being to alter sensory impressions?

A new wave of narcotics addiction and overdoses has followed the more recent introduction of another opium derivative called

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Exam 5: States of Consciousness

The sleep attacks and paralysis of the sleep disorder narcolepsy appear to occur when NREM Stage 4 sleep intrudes into the waking state.

A long-term lack of consciousness and responsiveness is most accurately referred to as

Sleep paralysis that occurs just as we begin to wake up may produce bizarre episodes in which people may feel something pressing on their chests or think there are space aliens, angels, or demons in the room with them. This describes what is referred to as

You are struggling to stay awake while driving and realize that you may have "dozed off" for a few seconds. This shift in your brain activity is called

Your college roommate is experiencing insomnia. Explain five techniques or changes in his or her life that would help your roommate to get a "good night's sleep."

Which of the following is chemically similar to amphetamine, causes brain cells to release extra amounts of serotonin, and produces a rush of energy with users saying that it makes them feel closer to others and heightens sensory experiences?

The abuse of more than one drug at a time is called __________ abuse.

It has been found that what you eat can affect how easily you go to sleep. For example, eating which of the following types of foods increases the amount of tryptophan that reaches the brain and causes sleepiness?

Addictive drugs stimulate a brain region called the reticular formation causing it to release the neurotransmitter serotonin.

The most legitimate medical uses of amphetamines include which of the following?

Regarding paced drinking, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding altered states of consciousness (ASCs), which of the following statements is FALSE?

Describe the effects of sleep loss, including its symptoms, how long it takes to recover, and the occurrence of microsleeps and sleep-deprivation psychosis.

Since their principal characteristic is their mind-altering quality, LSD, mescaline, and cannabis are classified as

Which of the following actions will a hypnotized person probably NOT act out?

Very few cultures or religions recognize and accept alterations of consciousness.

After even a few hours of sleep loss, most people experience excessive daytime sleepiness known as

Which type of drug is generally a mild stimulant but with its main effect being to alter sensory impressions?

A new wave of narcotics addiction and overdoses has followed the more recent introduction of another opium derivative called

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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