Question 1

The main purpose of meditative exercises is to

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A)  increase energy and creativity. 
B)  focus attention and interrupt the typical flow of thoughts. 
C)  solve problems and relieve worries. 
D)  sharpen normal consciousness. 
A)  increase energy and creativity. 
B)  focus attention and interrupt the typical flow of thoughts. 
C)  solve problems and relieve worries. 
D)  sharpen normal consciousness.

Question 2

According to research, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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A)  Sitting quietly and "resting" can be as effective as meditation and mild sensory deprivation for some people. 
B)  Stress reduction occurs when people set aside time daily to engage in positive daydreaming or leisure reading. 
C)  If a person finds it difficult to ignore upsetting thoughts, then concentrative meditation would be a good way to promote relaxation. 
D)  Mindfulness involves being "spaced out" or having occasional moments of reduced awareness in order to reduce anxiety and promote relaxation. 
A)  Sitting quietly and "resting" can be as effective as meditation and mild sensory deprivation for some people. 
B)  Stress reduction occurs when people set aside time daily to engage in positive daydreaming or leisure reading. 
C)  If a person finds it difficult to ignore upsetting thoughts, then concentrative meditation would be a good way to promote relaxation. 
D)  Mindfulness involves being "spaced out" or having occasional moments of reduced awareness in order to reduce anxiety and promote relaxation.

Question 3

Discuss the two theories of hypnosis, including Hilgard's demonstration involving the painful use of ice water.

Accepted Answer

Answer will include that one theory of h

Question 4

Most people dream about four or five times a night, with the dreams spaced 90 minutes apart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Meditation techniques that involve focusing your attention on an image, a phrase, or your own breathing are referred to as __________ meditation.

Accepted Answer

A)  mindfulness 
B)  concentrative 
C)  dissociative 
D)  inhibition 
A)  mindfulness 
B)  concentrative 
C)  dissociative 
D)  inhibition

Question 6

Carolyn likes to have her morning cup of coffee. Having this cup of coffee each morning helps her to maintain feelings of well-being; thus, Carolyn has

Accepted Answer

A)  a psychological dependence. 
B)  a physical dependence. 
C)  an addiction. 
D)  built-up a tolerance to caffeine. 
A)  a psychological dependence. 
B)  a physical dependence. 
C)  an addiction. 
D)  built-up a tolerance to caffeine.

Question 7

You are asked to close your eyes and told that your left arm is becoming more and more rigid and that it will not bend. If you cannot bend your arm during the next ten seconds, you have shown

Accepted Answer

A)  hypnopompic imaging. 
B)  hypnotic susceptibility. 
C)  a feature of concentrative meditation. 
D)  transient narcolepsy. 
A)  hypnopompic imaging. 
B)  hypnotic susceptibility. 
C)  a feature of concentrative meditation. 
D)  transient narcolepsy.

Question 8

Taylor is using a technique in which she focuses her attention on a specific object or word to block out distractions and enhance her well-being. This technique is called

Accepted Answer

A)  lucid dreaming. 
B)  imagery rehearsal. 
C)  concentrative meditation. 
D)  mindfulness meditation. 
A)  lucid dreaming. 
B)  imagery rehearsal. 
C)  concentrative meditation. 
D)  mindfulness meditation.

Question 9

Addictive drugs cause feelings of pleasure because they stimulate a brain region called the nucleus accumbens to release the neurotransmitter __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Addictive drugs cause feelings of pleasure because...

Question 10

In describing his hypnotic session, Jarrod said that he felt like he was floating, like his feet were about to leave the floor, and that his arms were so light it was like balloons were pulling them toward the ceiling without Jarrod having to do anything to raise his own arms. Jarrod is describing

Accepted Answer

A)  the hidden observer effect. 
B)  hypnotic psychokinesis. 
C)  the basic suggestion effect. 
D)  the relaxation response. 
A)  the hidden observer effect. 
B)  hypnotic psychokinesis. 
C)  the basic suggestion effect. 
D)  the relaxation response.

Question 11

Regarding alcohol, which of the following statements is\are TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcohol is classified as a stimulant drug. 
B)  Alcohol reduces inhibitions and produces feelings of relaxation and euphoria. 
C)  Alcohol is an aphrodisiac and improves sexual performance. 
D)  Alcohol produces similar effects for men but not for women. 
A)  Alcohol is classified as a stimulant drug. 
B)  Alcohol reduces inhibitions and produces feelings of relaxation and euphoria. 
C)  Alcohol is an aphrodisiac and improves sexual performance. 
D)  Alcohol produces similar effects for men but not for women.

Question 12

The active ingredient in marijuana is

Accepted Answer

A)  serotonin. 
B)  lysergic acid diethylamide. 
C)  THC. 
D)  psilocybin. 
A)  serotonin. 
B)  lysergic acid diethylamide. 
C)  THC. 
D)  psilocybin.

Question 13

Regarding meditation, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  PET and fMRI scans reveal changes in the activity of the frontal lobes of the brain during meditation. 
B)  Concentrative meditation is more difficult to attain than mindfulness meditation. 
C)  Concentrative meditation often utilizes a mantra. 
D)  People who use meditation to reduce stress often report less daily physical tension and anxiety. 
A)  PET and fMRI scans reveal changes in the activity of the frontal lobes of the brain during meditation. 
B)  Concentrative meditation is more difficult to attain than mindfulness meditation. 
C)  Concentrative meditation often utilizes a mantra. 
D)  People who use meditation to reduce stress often report less daily physical tension and anxiety.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Which two narcotics are refined from opium and widely used as pain killers?

Accepted Answer

A)  cocaine and MDMA 
B)  morphine and codeine 
C)  mescaline and psilocybin 
D)  GHB and benzodiazepine 
A)  cocaine and MDMA 
B)  morphine and codeine 
C)  mescaline and psilocybin 
D)  GHB and benzodiazepine

Question 16

Mindfulness involves being "spaced out" or having occasional moments of reduced awareness in order to reduce anxiety and promote relaxation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Throughout the lifespan, total sleep time

Accepted Answer

A)  decreases as we get older. 
B)  increases as we get older. 
C)  decreases between ages 25 and 50, then increases after age 50. 
D)  remains the same. 
A)  decreases as we get older. 
B)  increases as we get older. 
C)  decreases between ages 25 and 50, then increases after age 50. 
D)  remains the same.

Question 18

Which theory assumes that dream content reflects one's unconscious internal conflicts, motives, and desires?

Accepted Answer

A)  th e psychodynamic dream theory 
B)  the activation-synthesis hypothesis 
C)  the neurocognitive dream theory 
D)  the memory consolidation theory 
A)  th e psychodynamic dream theory 
B)  the activation-synthesis hypothesis 
C)  the neurocognitive dream theory 
D)  the memory consolidation theory

Question 19

Sara tried marijuana because she was curious about what effects this drug would have on her; thus, Sara's pattern of drug-taking behavior would be classified as situational.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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.

The main purpose of meditative exercises is to

According to research, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Discuss the two theories of hypnosis, including Hilgard's demonstration involving the painful use of ice water.

Most people dream about four or five times a night, with the dreams spaced 90 minutes apart.

Meditation techniques that involve focusing your attention on an image, a phrase, or your own breathing are referred to as __________ meditation.

Carolyn likes to have her morning cup of coffee. Having this cup of coffee each morning helps her to maintain feelings of well-being; thus, Carolyn has

You are asked to close your eyes and told that your left arm is becoming more and more rigid and that it will not bend. If you cannot bend your arm during the next ten seconds, you have shown

Taylor is using a technique in which she focuses her attention on a specific object or word to block out distractions and enhance her well-being. This technique is called

Addictive drugs cause feelings of pleasure because they stimulate a brain region called the nucleus accumbens to release the neurotransmitter __________.

In describing his hypnotic session, Jarrod said that he felt like he was floating, like his feet were about to leave the floor, and that his arms were so light it was like balloons were pulling them toward the ceiling without Jarrod having to do anything to raise his own arms. Jarrod is describing

Regarding alcohol, which of the following statements is\are TRUE?

The active ingredient in marijuana is

Regarding meditation, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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

Which two narcotics are refined from opium and widely used as pain killers?

Mindfulness involves being "spaced out" or having occasional moments of reduced awareness in order to reduce anxiety and promote relaxation.

Throughout the lifespan, total sleep time

Which theory assumes that dream content reflects one's unconscious internal conflicts, motives, and desires?

Sara tried marijuana because she was curious about what effects this drug would have on her; thus, Sara's pattern of drug-taking behavior would be classified as situational.

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: Consciousness

The main purpose of meditative exercises is to

According to research, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Discuss the two theories of hypnosis, including Hilgard's demonstration involving the painful use of ice water.

Most people dream about four or five times a night, with the dreams spaced 90 minutes apart.

Meditation techniques that involve focusing your attention on an image, a phrase, or your own breathing are referred to as __________ meditation.

Carolyn likes to have her morning cup of coffee. Having this cup of coffee each morning helps her to maintain feelings of well-being; thus, Carolyn has

You are asked to close your eyes and told that your left arm is becoming more and more rigid and that it will not bend. If you cannot bend your arm during the next ten seconds, you have shown

Taylor is using a technique in which she focuses her attention on a specific object or word to block out distractions and enhance her well-being. This technique is called

Addictive drugs cause feelings of pleasure because they stimulate a brain region called the nucleus accumbens to release the neurotransmitter __________.

In describing his hypnotic session, Jarrod said that he felt like he was floating, like his feet were about to leave the floor, and that his arms were so light it was like balloons were pulling them toward the ceiling without Jarrod having to do anything to raise his own arms. Jarrod is describing

Regarding alcohol, which of the following statements is\are TRUE?

The active ingredient in marijuana is

Regarding meditation, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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

Which two narcotics are refined from opium and widely used as pain killers?

Mindfulness involves being "spaced out" or having occasional moments of reduced awareness in order to reduce anxiety and promote relaxation.

Throughout the lifespan, total sleep time

Which theory assumes that dream content reflects one's unconscious internal conflicts, motives, and desires?

Sara tried marijuana because she was curious about what effects this drug would have on her; thus, Sara's pattern of drug-taking behavior would be classified as situational.

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

Introducing Psychology

Brain and Behavior

Human Development

Sensation and Perception

Conditioning and Learning

Memory

Cognition and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Human Sexuality

Personality

Health Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Herapies

Social Psychology

Applied Psychology

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