Question 1

Recent research has suggested that meditation may be effective in reducing blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to data from a number of studies more than ______ percent of the population is chronically sleep deprived.

Accepted Answer

A)  12 
B)  36 
C)  50 
D)  72 
A)  12 
B)  36 
C)  50 
D)  72

Question 3

About 50% of a night's sleep is spent in

Accepted Answer

A)  Stage 2 sleep 
B)  Stage 4 sleep. 
C)  Stage 3 sleep. 
D)  Stage 1 sleep. 
A)  Stage 2 sleep 
B)  Stage 4 sleep. 
C)  Stage 3 sleep. 
D)  Stage 1 sleep.

Question 4

This increase in the percentage of REM sleep to make up for REM deprivation is called

Accepted Answer

A)  sleep appreciation. 
B)  REM accommodation. 
C)  REM rebound 
D)  REM accrual. 
A)  sleep appreciation. 
B)  REM accommodation. 
C)  REM rebound 
D)  REM accrual.

Question 5

Which of the following is characteristic of the most addictive drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have the longest lasting effects. 
B)  They produce the least discomfort afterwards. 
C)  Their effects are felt almost immediately 
D)  They have a delayed effect. 
A)  They have the longest lasting effects. 
B)  They produce the least discomfort afterwards. 
C)  Their effects are felt almost immediately 
D)  They have a delayed effect.

Question 6

Approximately _________ percent of the population is capable of lucid dreaming, according to recent research.

Accepted Answer

A)  20 
B)  80 
C)  60 
D)  40 
A)  20 
B)  80 
C)  60 
D)  40

Question 7

What are the general effects of narcotics, and what are several drugs in this category?

Accepted Answer

Narcotics include opium, codeine, morphi

Question 8

Smoking marijuana can interfere with concentration, logical thinking and the ability to form new memories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Controlled substances are psychoactive drugs that are

Accepted Answer

A)  freely available. 
B)  approved for medical use only 
C)  illicit or illegal. 
D)  still under a pharmaceutical company's patent. 
A)  freely available. 
B)  approved for medical use only 
C)  illicit or illegal. 
D)  still under a pharmaceutical company's patent.

Question 10

Somnambulism typically occurs during

Accepted Answer

A)  Stage 4 sleep 
B)  REM sleep. 
C)  Stage 1 sleep. 
D)  paradoxical sleep. 
A)  Stage 4 sleep 
B)  REM sleep. 
C)  Stage 1 sleep. 
D)  paradoxical sleep.

Question 11

Opiates such as morphine and heroin mimic the effects of the brain's own

Accepted Answer

A)  endorphins 
B)  serotonin. 
C)  sedatives. 
D)  GABA. 
A)  endorphins 
B)  serotonin. 
C)  sedatives. 
D)  GABA.

Question 12

Researchers have discovered that dreams are even more bizarre and charged with emotion than most people believe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Dr. Herbert Benson suggests that when we are meditating and a distracting thought comes to mind, we should

Accepted Answer

A)  stop meditating until it goes away. 
B)  ignore it 
C)  focus on it. 
D)  solve the problem before continuing to meditate. 
A)  stop meditating until it goes away. 
B)  ignore it 
C)  focus on it. 
D)  solve the problem before continuing to meditate.

Question 14

Narcolepsy is to _________ as insomnia is to ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  REM attacks; chronic poor-quality sleep 
B)  awaking to breathe; REM attacks 
C)  REM attacks; REM rebound 
D)  awaking to breathe; chronic poor-quality sleep 
A)  REM attacks; chronic poor-quality sleep 
B)  awaking to breathe; REM attacks 
C)  REM attacks; REM rebound 
D)  awaking to breathe; chronic poor-quality sleep

Question 15

Heroin is most closely related to

Accepted Answer

A)  cocaine. 
B)  barbiturates. 
C)  marijuana. 
D)  morphine 
A)  cocaine. 
B)  barbiturates. 
C)  marijuana. 
D)  morphine

Question 16

In addition to circadian rhythms, other biological rhythms influence human functioning. Most noteworthy among these are __________________

Accepted Answer

A)  ultradian andfradian rhythms 
B)  complex and simple rhythms. 
C)  gastrointestinal rhythms. 
D)  metabolic rhythms. 
A)  ultradian andfradian rhythms 
B)  complex and simple rhythms. 
C)  gastrointestinal rhythms. 
D)  metabolic rhythms.

Question 17

The most widely used hallucinogen is

Accepted Answer

A)  cocaine. 
B)  marijuana 
C)  LSD. 
D)  angel dust. 
A)  cocaine. 
B)  marijuana 
C)  LSD. 
D)  angel dust.

Question 18

The two circadian rhythms which are most relevant to the study of sleep are patterns of alertness and

Accepted Answer

A)  blood pressure. 
B)  heart rate. 
C)  body temperature 
D)  secretion of hormones. 
A)  blood pressure. 
B)  heart rate. 
C)  body temperature 
D)  secretion of hormones.

Question 19

Explain what occurs in a typical night of sleep in a young adult, including how the body responds during REM and NREM sleep.

Accepted Answer

Explanation should include a description

Question 20

How does cocaine affect the user?

Accepted Answer

Cocaine is a stimulant that causes a fee

Recent research has suggested that meditation may be effective in reducing blood pressure.

According to data from a number of studies more than ______ percent of the population is chronically sleep deprived.

About 50% of a night's sleep is spent in

This increase in the percentage of REM sleep to make up for REM deprivation is called

Which of the following is characteristic of the most addictive drugs?

Approximately _________ percent of the population is capable of lucid dreaming, according to recent research.

What are the general effects of narcotics, and what are several drugs in this category?

Smoking marijuana can interfere with concentration, logical thinking and the ability to form new memories.

Controlled substances are psychoactive drugs that are

Somnambulism typically occurs during

Opiates such as morphine and heroin mimic the effects of the brain's own

Researchers have discovered that dreams are even more bizarre and charged with emotion than most people believe.

Dr. Herbert Benson suggests that when we are meditating and a distracting thought comes to mind, we should

Narcolepsy is to _ as insomnia is to ____.

Heroin is most closely related to

In addition to circadian rhythms, other biological rhythms influence human functioning. Most noteworthy among these are __________________

The most widely used hallucinogen is

The two circadian rhythms which are most relevant to the study of sleep are patterns of alertness and

Explain what occurs in a typical night of sleep in a young adult, including how the body responds during REM and NREM sleep.

How does cocaine affect the user?

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Exam 4: States of Conciousness

Recent research has suggested that meditation may be effective in reducing blood pressure.

According to data from a number of studies more than ______ percent of the population is chronically sleep deprived.

About 50% of a night's sleep is spent in

This increase in the percentage of REM sleep to make up for REM deprivation is called

Which of the following is characteristic of the most addictive drugs?

Approximately _________ percent of the population is capable of lucid dreaming, according to recent research.

What are the general effects of narcotics, and what are several drugs in this category?

Smoking marijuana can interfere with concentration, logical thinking and the ability to form new memories.

Controlled substances are psychoactive drugs that are

Somnambulism typically occurs during

Opiates such as morphine and heroin mimic the effects of the brain's own

Researchers have discovered that dreams are even more bizarre and charged with emotion than most people believe.

Dr. Herbert Benson suggests that when we are meditating and a distracting thought comes to mind, we should

Narcolepsy is to _________ as insomnia is to ____________.

Heroin is most closely related to

In addition to circadian rhythms, other biological rhythms influence human functioning. Most noteworthy among these are __________________

The most widely used hallucinogen is

The two circadian rhythms which are most relevant to the study of sleep are patterns of alertness and

Explain what occurs in a typical night of sleep in a young adult, including how the body responds during REM and NREM sleep.

How does cocaine affect the user?

Introduction to Psychology

Biology and Behaviour

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Development

Motivation and Emotion

Social Psychology

Personality Theory and Assessment

Health and Stress

Psychology Disorders

Therapies

Filters

Narcolepsy is to _ as insomnia is to ____.