Question 1

Which of the following occurs during REM sleep?

Accepted Answer

A)  irregular heart rate and blood pressure 
B)  delta waves 
C)  increased voluntary muscle movement 
D)  sleepwalking 
A)  irregular heart rate and blood pressure 
B)  delta waves 
C)  increased voluntary muscle movement 
D)  sleepwalking

Question 2

Ecstasy causes brain cells to release extra amounts of

Accepted Answer

A)  acetylcholine. 
B)  serotonin. 
C)  histamine. 
D)  dopamine. 
A)  acetylcholine. 
B)  serotonin. 
C)  histamine. 
D)  dopamine.

Question 3

Describe what effect(s) hypnosis has on the following areas: physical strength, memory, amnesia, pain relief, age regression, and sensory changes.

Accepted Answer

Answer will include that hypnosis has no

Question 4

Which of the following has NOT been shown to be an effect of mild sensory deprivation?

Accepted Answer

A)  enhancing musical and sports performance skills 
B)  loosening "belief" systems so that it is easier for people to lose weight 
C)  reducing psychotic symptoms 
D)  reducing the use of alcohol and drugs 
A)  enhancing musical and sports performance skills 
B)  loosening "belief" systems so that it is easier for people to lose weight 
C)  reducing psychotic symptoms 
D)  reducing the use of alcohol and drugs

Question 5

The difficulty of knowing other minds is why the technique of introspection was replaced with more objective measures by the early

Accepted Answer

A)  psychoanalysts. 
B)  behaviorists. 
C)  humanists. 
D)  structuralists. 
A)  psychoanalysts. 
B)  behaviorists. 
C)  humanists. 
D)  structuralists.

Question 6

Psychoactive drugs can be placed on a scale ranging from

Accepted Answer

A)  addiction to withdrawal. 
B)  dependency to addiction. 
C)  stimulation to depression. 
D)  hallucinogenic to analgesic. 
A)  addiction to withdrawal. 
B)  dependency to addiction. 
C)  stimulation to depression. 
D)  hallucinogenic to analgesic.

Question 7

Discuss the category of drugs known as narcotics, including their history, their effects and uses, and why these drugs are so addictive; identify four examples of narcotic drugs; describe and provide an example of a harm reduction strategy; and explain why the harm reduction strategy is so controversial.

Accepted Answer

Answer will include that opium poppies h

Question 8

Fatal drug overdoses are often due to:

Accepted Answer

A)  allergic reactions that occur during experimental consumption. 
B)  interactions resulting from polydrug use. 
C)  diminished tolerance that occurs after prolonged use. 
D)  negligence of a pharmacist or physician. 
A)  allergic reactions that occur during experimental consumption. 
B)  interactions resulting from polydrug use. 
C)  diminished tolerance that occurs after prolonged use. 
D)  negligence of a pharmacist or physician.

Question 9

Jacob has taken Ecstasy. The activity within his brain will increase because this drug

Accepted Answer

A)  causes more neurotransmitters to be released. 
B)  will prolong the action of certain neurotransmitters. 
C)  will directly stimulate brain cells by mimicking specific neurotransmitters in the brain. 
D)  will fill receptor sites on brain cells and block incoming messages. 
A)  causes more neurotransmitters to be released. 
B)  will prolong the action of certain neurotransmitters. 
C)  will directly stimulate brain cells by mimicking specific neurotransmitters in the brain. 
D)  will fill receptor sites on brain cells and block incoming messages.

Question 10

Sleep specialists prefer to treat insomnia with

Accepted Answer

A)  lifestyle changes and behavioral techniques. 
B)  nonprescription sleeping pills such as Sominex, Nytol, and Sleep-Eze. 
C)  barbiturates or other prescription sedatives. 
D)  newer drugs, such as Ambien and Lunesta. 
A)  lifestyle changes and behavioral techniques. 
B)  nonprescription sleeping pills such as Sominex, Nytol, and Sleep-Eze. 
C)  barbiturates or other prescription sedatives. 
D)  newer drugs, such as Ambien and Lunesta.

Question 11

If you go without sleep for 32 hours, you will need to sleep 32 hours straight to recover completely.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Diane is sitting cross-legged and concentrating only on her breathing. She is practicing

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

While dreaming, your partner acts out his dream and physically attacks you. Your partner is suffering from

Accepted Answer

A)  hypersomnolence disorder. 
B)  REM sleep behavior disorder. 
C)  narcolepsy. 
D)  sleep apnea. 
A)  hypersomnolence disorder. 
B)  REM sleep behavior disorder. 
C)  narcolepsy. 
D)  sleep apnea.

Question 14

Which of the following is a mental exercise for producing relaxation or heightened nonjudgmental awareness?

Accepted Answer

A)  REM rebound 
B)  imagery rehearsal 
C)  meditation 
D)  depersonalization 
A)  REM rebound 
B)  imagery rehearsal 
C)  meditation 
D)  depersonalization

Question 15

Concerning altered states of consciousness, (a) describe characteristics of an altered state of consciousness, (b) describe four everyday situations in which people experience these altered states, and (c) describe the intentional uses and meanings of the altered states within two other cultures.

Accepted Answer

Answer will include that during an alter

Question 16

Temporary insomnia is most often caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  the use of non-prescription sleeping pills. 
B)  worry, stress, and excitement. 
C)  the use of prescribed sedatives. 
D)  eating starchy foods before going to bed. 
A)  the use of non-prescription sleeping pills. 
B)  worry, stress, and excitement. 
C)  the use of prescribed sedatives. 
D)  eating starchy foods before going to bed.

Question 17

For most smokers, withdrawal from nicotine causes all of the following symptoms EXCEPT for

Accepted Answer

A)  excessive daytime sleepiness (hypersomnia). 
B)  sweating. 
C)  cramps and digestive upset. 
D)  headaches and irritability. 
A)  excessive daytime sleepiness (hypersomnia). 
B)  sweating. 
C)  cramps and digestive upset. 
D)  headaches and irritability.

Question 18

Some physicians believe that SIDS, or crib death, may be caused by the sleep disorder known as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some physicians believe that SIDS, or crib...

Question 19

Which of the following has been shown to help people relax, feel less pain, and make better progress in therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulus control 
B)  hypnosis 
C)  lucid dreaming 
D)  the use of microsleeps 
A)  stimulus control 
B)  hypnosis 
C)  lucid dreaming 
D)  the use of microsleeps

Question 20

Which statement is true regarding the sleep needs of humans and other animals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dolphins do not sleep because they would drown. 
B)  Humans sleep on one side of the brain at a time which is why they are not totally unresponsive while sleeping . 
C)  Sunlight and darkness are external time markers that tie humans to a 24-hour sleep-waking cycle. 
D)  All animals need sleep. 
A)  Dolphins do not sleep because they would drown. 
B)  Humans sleep on one side of the brain at a time which is why they are not totally unresponsive while sleeping . 
C)  Sunlight and darkness are external time markers that tie humans to a 24-hour sleep-waking cycle. 
D)  All animals need sleep.

Which of the following occurs during REM sleep?

Ecstasy causes brain cells to release extra amounts of

Describe what effect(s) hypnosis has on the following areas: physical strength, memory, amnesia, pain relief, age regression, and sensory changes.

Which of the following has NOT been shown to be an effect of mild sensory deprivation?

The difficulty of knowing other minds is why the technique of introspection was replaced with more objective measures by the early

Psychoactive drugs can be placed on a scale ranging from

Fatal drug overdoses are often due to:

Jacob has taken Ecstasy. The activity within his brain will increase because this drug

Sleep specialists prefer to treat insomnia with

If you go without sleep for 32 hours, you will need to sleep 32 hours straight to recover completely.

Diane is sitting cross-legged and concentrating only on her breathing. She is practicing

While dreaming, your partner acts out his dream and physically attacks you. Your partner is suffering from

Which of the following is a mental exercise for producing relaxation or heightened nonjudgmental awareness?

Concerning altered states of consciousness, (a) describe characteristics of an altered state of consciousness, (b) describe four everyday situations in which people experience these altered states, and (c) describe the intentional uses and meanings of the altered states within two other cultures.

Temporary insomnia is most often caused by

For most smokers, withdrawal from nicotine causes all of the following symptoms EXCEPT for

Some physicians believe that SIDS, or crib death, may be caused by the sleep disorder known as __________.

Which of the following has been shown to help people relax, feel less pain, and make better progress in therapy?

Which statement is true regarding the sleep needs of humans and other animals?

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Exam 5: Consciousness

Which of the following occurs during REM sleep?

Ecstasy causes brain cells to release extra amounts of

Describe what effect(s) hypnosis has on the following areas: physical strength, memory, amnesia, pain relief, age regression, and sensory changes.

Which of the following has NOT been shown to be an effect of mild sensory deprivation?

The difficulty of knowing other minds is why the technique of introspection was replaced with more objective measures by the early

Psychoactive drugs can be placed on a scale ranging from

Fatal drug overdoses are often due to:

Jacob has taken Ecstasy. The activity within his brain will increase because this drug

Sleep specialists prefer to treat insomnia with

If you go without sleep for 32 hours, you will need to sleep 32 hours straight to recover completely.

Diane is sitting cross-legged and concentrating only on her breathing. She is practicing

While dreaming, your partner acts out his dream and physically attacks you. Your partner is suffering from

Which of the following is a mental exercise for producing relaxation or heightened nonjudgmental awareness?

Concerning altered states of consciousness, (a) describe characteristics of an altered state of consciousness, (b) describe four everyday situations in which people experience these altered states, and (c) describe the intentional uses and meanings of the altered states within two other cultures.

Temporary insomnia is most often caused by

For most smokers, withdrawal from nicotine causes all of the following symptoms EXCEPT for

Some physicians believe that SIDS, or crib death, may be caused by the sleep disorder known as __________.

Which of the following has been shown to help people relax, feel less pain, and make better progress in therapy?

Which statement is true regarding the sleep needs of humans and other animals?

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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