Exam 5: States of Conciousness

Gary turned to his wife when he woke up and said you won't believe this dream I had. "I was being chased by men in suits who were riding horses. They had long narrow briefcases and they were trying to run me down!" If Gary related his dream to a psychodynamic therapist, they would tell him that what he was really dreaming about was his fear concerning financial issues and not being able to pay all his bills. Which element in this scenario represents the latent content of the dream?

Amphetamines are classified as a(n)

Discuss the effects of sleep deprivation.

People are only considered to be addicted to a drug if they have a physical dependency.

Nightmares are to ________ as night terrors are to ________.

They were standing in the middle of the kitchen discussing vacation plans when Nolan suddenly crashed to the floor in a deep REM sleep. Nolan's behavior indicates that he is suffering from

Marcie knows that she must study longer for her math exam than her psychology exam, because math is an area where she struggles. What element of consciousness is she exhibiting?

In terms of states of consciousness, hypnosis involves a(n)

Marty is an alcoholic who has tried to stop drinking many times. Unfortunately, he has never been successful. Greta is also an alcoholic. In her first attempt to stop drinking, she was successful. She has not had a drink in ten years. How typical are Marty and Greta in terms of their success in overcoming their addiction? What are the predictors of recovery from alcoholism?

Rebecca lives in Boston. Her friend, Serena, just flew in from Denver. To help Serena adjust to the new time zone, Rebecca should

From 1980 to 1990, drug use among teens

Research on the legalization of marijuana in California found

Lilia has been battling insomnia so she began taking a medication to help her sleep. After several weeks of taking the drug, she begins to notice that she no longer fits into most of her clothes. Which medication is she most likely taking?

Tranquilizers, sedatives, and opiates all belong to the category of ________ drugs.

The overwhelming feeling of wellness right before you fall asleep is referred to as

Stage 4 of non-REM sleep is characterized by sharply pointed, spiky waves called "sleep spindles."

The concept of "theory of mind" is best described as

LSD and marijuana fall into the psychotropic drug category of

Kathy says that when she meditates, she feels like she becomes one with the universe. Kathy experiences ________ during her meditative sessions.

The teacher has called on Sarah four times, yet she has not responded or acknowledged the teacher in anyway. She has a slight smile on her face. What is Sarah demonstrating?