Question 1

Barbiturate drugs are used to

Accepted Answer

A)  calm patients and to induce sleep. 
B)  counteract alcohol intoxication. 
C)  encourage weight loss. 
D)  improve the attention span of children with attention-deficit disorder. 
A)  calm patients and to induce sleep. 
B)  counteract alcohol intoxication. 
C)  encourage weight loss. 
D)  improve the attention span of children with attention-deficit disorder.

Question 2

By using small isolation tanks in which a participant floats in shallow body-temperature water containing hundreds of pounds of Epsom salts, psychologists have explored the possible benefits of mild __________.

Accepted Answer

sensory de

Question 3

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 4

Aaron is trying to go to sleep, so he keeps his eyes wide open (in the dark) and stays awake as long as possible. This will allow sleep to overtake him unexpectedly and lowers his performance anxiety through a technique known as the __________.

Accepted Answer

paradoxica

Question 5

To be conscious means

Accepted Answer

A)  that one is awake. 
B)  that one is aware. 
C)  that one is completely alert. 
D)  that one is not intoxicated. 
A)  that one is awake. 
B)  that one is aware. 
C)  that one is completely alert. 
D)  that one is not intoxicated.

Question 6

Whether a person can be hypnotized or not depends mainly on

Accepted Answer

A)  the skill of the hypnotist. 
B)  the willingness of the person to be hypnotized. 
C)  the intelligence level of the person to be hypnotized. 
D)  how well the person and hypnotist can fake the "hypnosis." 
A)  the skill of the hypnotist. 
B)  the willingness of the person to be hypnotized. 
C)  the intelligence level of the person to be hypnotized. 
D)  how well the person and hypnotist can fake the "hypnosis."

Question 7

During an altered state of consciousness (ASC), a person may experience distinct shifts in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  perceptions and emotions 
B)  memories and time sense 
C)  feelings of self-control and suggestibility 
D)  all of these 
A)  perceptions and emotions 
B)  memories and time sense 
C)  feelings of self-control and suggestibility 
D)  all of these

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Arthur has been driving for almost ten hours straight, and he is tired and drowsy. He momentarily falls asleep for a few seconds. Arthur has experienced a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Arthur has been driving for almost ten...

Question 10

Mental awareness of sensations and perceptions of external events as well as self-awareness of internal events including thoughts, memories, and feelings about experiences and the self makes up one's __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mental awareness of sensations and perceptions of...

Question 11

In their studies of the brain and behavior, psychologists rely on introspective reports from people who are hypnotized to understand how the brain produces hypnosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Contrast the activation-synthesis hypothesis with the neurocognitive dream theory and include the names of the theorists who proposed each theory and whether or not each is supported by research.

Accepted Answer

Answer will include that according to Ho

Question 13

Sleep apnea refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  vivid recurrent nightmares. 
B)  a breathing problem during sleep. 
C)  excessive daytime sleepiness. 
D)  sudden sleep attacks. 
A)  vivid recurrent nightmares. 
B)  a breathing problem during sleep. 
C)  excessive daytime sleepiness. 
D)  sudden sleep attacks.

Question 14

A friend of yours wants to quit smoking and has decided to "go cold turkey." After reading this module, explain to your friend why "going cold turkey" may not be the best solution, and describe three different ways he or she might taper of f smoking as well as ways to deal with the nicotine craving during withdrawal and the positive experiences surrounding the ritual of smoking.

Accepted Answer

Answer will include that whatever approa

Question 15

For several weeks, Garrett has been taking increasing amounts of "crystal meth." If Garrett continues taking this drug, he is at risk for developing

Accepted Answer

A)  delirium tremors. 
B)  hypnogogic delusions. 
C)  amphetamine psychosis. 
D)  panic attacks. 
A)  delirium tremors. 
B)  hypnogogic delusions. 
C)  amphetamine psychosis. 
D)  panic attacks.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a danger signal for SIDS?

Accepted Answer

A)  an infant snores and holds its breath. 
B)  The baby is premature and has a shrill, high-pitched cry. 
C)  The baby is placed on its back to sleep. 
D)  Baby remains passive when its face rolls into a pillow or blanket. 
A)  an infant snores and holds its breath. 
B)  The baby is premature and has a shrill, high-pitched cry. 
C)  The baby is placed on its back to sleep. 
D)  Baby remains passive when its face rolls into a pillow or blanket.

Question 17

While meditating, Bernard tries to achieve a total non-judgmental awareness of the world. Bernard is using __________ meditation.

Accepted Answer

A)  latent content 
B)  dissociative 
C)  concentrative 
D)  mindfulness 
A)  latent content 
B)  dissociative 
C)  concentrative 
D)  mindfulness

Question 18

Regarding alcohol and women, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcohol is absorbed slower and metabolized more quickly by women's bodies. 
B)  Women get intoxicated from less alcohol than men do. 
C)  Women who drink are more prone to liver disease, osteoporosis, and depression. 
D)  Each extra drink per day adds seven percent to a woman's risk of breast cancer. 
A)  Alcohol is absorbed slower and metabolized more quickly by women's bodies. 
B)  Women get intoxicated from less alcohol than men do. 
C)  Women who drink are more prone to liver disease, osteoporosis, and depression. 
D)  Each extra drink per day adds seven percent to a woman's risk of breast cancer.

Question 19

Your psychology instructor states that during a night of sleep, a person goes through cycles of light and deep sleep, while also experiencing bodily changes. Using a description of the stages of NREM and REM, describe a night of sleep, including the type of brain waves present and the characteristics of each NREM stage and the characteristics of REM sleep.

Accepted Answer

Answer will include that the two most ba

Question 20

Which of the following sleep phenomena could be detected without the aid of an EEG machine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stage 2 sleep 
B)  REM sleep 
C)  Stage 3 sleep 
D)  sleep spindles 
A)  Stage 2 sleep 
B)  REM sleep 
C)  Stage 3 sleep 
D)  sleep spindles

Barbiturate drugs are used to

By using small isolation tanks in which a participant floats in shallow body-temperature water containing hundreds of pounds of Epsom salts, psychologists have explored the possible benefits of mild __________.

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

Aaron is trying to go to sleep, so he keeps his eyes wide open (in the dark) and stays awake as long as possible. This will allow sleep to overtake him unexpectedly and lowers his performance anxiety through a technique known as the __________.

To be conscious means

Whether a person can be hypnotized or not depends mainly on

During an altered state of consciousness (ASC), a person may experience distinct shifts in which of the following?

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

Arthur has been driving for almost ten hours straight, and he is tired and drowsy. He momentarily falls asleep for a few seconds. Arthur has experienced a(n) __________.

Mental awareness of sensations and perceptions of external events as well as self-awareness of internal events including thoughts, memories, and feelings about experiences and the self makes up one's __________.

In their studies of the brain and behavior, psychologists rely on introspective reports from people who are hypnotized to understand how the brain produces hypnosis.

Contrast the activation-synthesis hypothesis with the neurocognitive dream theory and include the names of the theorists who proposed each theory and whether or not each is supported by research.

Sleep apnea refers to

For several weeks, Garrett has been taking increasing amounts of "crystal meth." If Garrett continues taking this drug, he is at risk for developing

Which of the following is NOT a danger signal for SIDS?

While meditating, Bernard tries to achieve a total non-judgmental awareness of the world. Bernard is using __________ meditation.

Regarding alcohol and women, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which of the following sleep phenomena could be detected without the aid of an EEG machine?

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Exam 5: Consciousness

Barbiturate drugs are used to

By using small isolation tanks in which a participant floats in shallow body-temperature water containing hundreds of pounds of Epsom salts, psychologists have explored the possible benefits of mild __________.

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

Aaron is trying to go to sleep, so he keeps his eyes wide open (in the dark) and stays awake as long as possible. This will allow sleep to overtake him unexpectedly and lowers his performance anxiety through a technique known as the __________.

To be conscious means

Whether a person can be hypnotized or not depends mainly on

During an altered state of consciousness (ASC), a person may experience distinct shifts in which of the following?

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

Arthur has been driving for almost ten hours straight, and he is tired and drowsy. He momentarily falls asleep for a few seconds. Arthur has experienced a(n) __________.

Mental awareness of sensations and perceptions of external events as well as self-awareness of internal events including thoughts, memories, and feelings about experiences and the self makes up one's __________.

In their studies of the brain and behavior, psychologists rely on introspective reports from people who are hypnotized to understand how the brain produces hypnosis.

Contrast the activation-synthesis hypothesis with the neurocognitive dream theory and include the names of the theorists who proposed each theory and whether or not each is supported by research.

Sleep apnea refers to

For several weeks, Garrett has been taking increasing amounts of "crystal meth." If Garrett continues taking this drug, he is at risk for developing

Which of the following is NOT a danger signal for SIDS?

While meditating, Bernard tries to achieve a total non-judgmental awareness of the world. Bernard is using __________ meditation.

Regarding alcohol and women, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which of the following sleep phenomena could be detected without the aid of an EEG machine?

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

Filters