Question 1

Describe a typical meditation technique and list at least three possible effects of practicing meditation.

Accepted Answer

Most students will choose the meditation

Question 2

The vivid dreams we remember and talk about are REM dreams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

One observed benefit of lucid dreaming is that it can

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce confusion during waking hours. 
B)  improve memory and learning daytime hours. 
C)  inhibit unwanted sexual urges during daytime hours. 
D)  reduce or eliminate unpleasant recurring themes dream content 
A)  reduce confusion during waking hours. 
B)  improve memory and learning daytime hours. 
C)  inhibit unwanted sexual urges during daytime hours. 
D)  reduce or eliminate unpleasant recurring themes dream content

Question 4

Dream memories usually do not last more than ________ after the dream is over.

Accepted Answer

A)  30 minutes 
B)  1 minute 
C)  20 seconds 
D)  10 minutes 
A)  30 minutes 
B)  1 minute 
C)  20 seconds 
D)  10 minutes

Question 5

As we age we tend to sleep more, but the quality of that sleep is not as good as it was when we were younger.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Research suggests all of the following about jet lag except

Accepted Answer

A)  It can cause permanent memory loss. 
B)  It is made worse by exposure to melatonin 
C)  It can be aided by exposure to bright light during the early morning hours. 
D)  It can be avoided to a certain degree by altering sleep patterns before travel. 
A)  It can cause permanent memory loss. 
B)  It is made worse by exposure to melatonin 
C)  It can be aided by exposure to bright light during the early morning hours. 
D)  It can be avoided to a certain degree by altering sleep patterns before travel.

Question 7

In general, what have researchers found regarding the content of dreams?

Accepted Answer

Dreams usually reflect the dreamer's pre

Question 8

Eunice is 55 years old. Compared to when she was 35, if her sleep patterns have been typical, she will most likely experience which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  More frequent, but shorter periods of awakening during the night 
B)  Lighter sleep 
C)  Deeper sleep 
D)  Fewer awakenings the night 
A)  More frequent, but shorter periods of awakening during the night 
B)  Lighter sleep 
C)  Deeper sleep 
D)  Fewer awakenings the night

Question 9

Which of these is not a narcotic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Codeine 
B)  Valium 
C)  Morphine 
D)  Heroin 
A)  Codeine 
B)  Valium 
C)  Morphine 
D)  Heroin

Question 10

How do REM and NREM dreams differ?

Accepted Answer

REM dreams have a story-like quality and

Question 11

What is the sequence of the stages of sleep that a person passes through during sleep? Briefly summarize each stage.

Accepted Answer

A cycle of sleep lasts about 90 minutes

Question 12

Cocaine stimulates the ________ pathways of the brain that use the neurotransmitter dopamine.

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive 
B)  perceptual 
C)  reward 
D)  sensory 
A)  cognitive 
B)  perceptual 
C)  reward 
D)  sensory

Question 13

What can you do to get a better night's sleep?

Accepted Answer

A)  Try varying the time you go to bed-early one day, late the next. 
B)  Go to bed quickly, not allowing yourself time to think about your sleep problem. 
C)  Go to bed at the same time every night and stay there until you fall asleep. 
D)  Set your alarm clock and wake up at the same time every day 
A)  Try varying the time you go to bed-early one day, late the next. 
B)  Go to bed quickly, not allowing yourself time to think about your sleep problem. 
C)  Go to bed at the same time every night and stay there until you fall asleep. 
D)  Set your alarm clock and wake up at the same time every day

Question 14

Subjects under hypnosis will reveal embarrassing secrets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Develop an outline for a presentation on dreams that you might give to a high school class.

Accepted Answer

Some of these points include the differe

Question 16

The continuous stream of perceptions, thoughts, feelings and sensations of which we are aware is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  behaviour analysis. 
B)  unconscious processing. 
C)  automatic processing. 
D)  consciousness 
A)  behaviour analysis. 
B)  unconscious processing. 
C)  automatic processing. 
D)  consciousness

Question 17

Psychoactive drugs are

Accepted Answer

A)  all illegal. 
B)  substances that alter mood, perception, or thought 
C)  manufactured. 
D)  addictive. 
A)  all illegal. 
B)  substances that alter mood, perception, or thought 
C)  manufactured. 
D)  addictive.

Question 18

All of the following drugs share some common effects except

Accepted Answer

A)  amphetamines. 
B)  caffeine. 
C)  cocaine. 
D)  barbiturates 
A)  amphetamines. 
B)  caffeine. 
C)  cocaine. 
D)  barbiturates

Question 19

Ecstasy is a designer drug that is a cross between a hallucinogen and an amphetamine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Ecstasy (MDMA) is a cross between a hallucinogen and a narcotic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Describe a typical meditation technique and list at least three possible effects of practicing meditation.

The vivid dreams we remember and talk about are REM dreams.

One observed benefit of lucid dreaming is that it can

Dream memories usually do not last more than ________ after the dream is over.

As we age we tend to sleep more, but the quality of that sleep is not as good as it was when we were younger.

Research suggests all of the following about jet lag except

In general, what have researchers found regarding the content of dreams?

Eunice is 55 years old. Compared to when she was 35, if her sleep patterns have been typical, she will most likely experience which of the following?

Which of these is not a narcotic?

How do REM and NREM dreams differ?

What is the sequence of the stages of sleep that a person passes through during sleep? Briefly summarize each stage.

Cocaine stimulates the ________ pathways of the brain that use the neurotransmitter dopamine.

What can you do to get a better night's sleep?

Subjects under hypnosis will reveal embarrassing secrets.

Develop an outline for a presentation on dreams that you might give to a high school class.

The continuous stream of perceptions, thoughts, feelings and sensations of which we are aware is referred to as

Psychoactive drugs are

All of the following drugs share some common effects except

Ecstasy is a designer drug that is a cross between a hallucinogen and an amphetamine.

Ecstasy (MDMA) is a cross between a hallucinogen and a narcotic.

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Exam 4: States of Conciousness

Describe a typical meditation technique and list at least three possible effects of practicing meditation.

The vivid dreams we remember and talk about are REM dreams.

One observed benefit of lucid dreaming is that it can

Dream memories usually do not last more than ________ after the dream is over.

As we age we tend to sleep more, but the quality of that sleep is not as good as it was when we were younger.

Research suggests all of the following about jet lag except

In general, what have researchers found regarding the content of dreams?

Eunice is 55 years old. Compared to when she was 35, if her sleep patterns have been typical, she will most likely experience which of the following?

Which of these is not a narcotic?

How do REM and NREM dreams differ?

What is the sequence of the stages of sleep that a person passes through during sleep? Briefly summarize each stage.

Cocaine stimulates the ________ pathways of the brain that use the neurotransmitter dopamine.

What can you do to get a better night's sleep?

Subjects under hypnosis will reveal embarrassing secrets.

Develop an outline for a presentation on dreams that you might give to a high school class.

The continuous stream of perceptions, thoughts, feelings and sensations of which we are aware is referred to as

Psychoactive drugs are

All of the following drugs share some common effects except

Ecstasy is a designer drug that is a cross between a hallucinogen and an amphetamine.

Ecstasy (MDMA) is a cross between a hallucinogen and a narcotic.

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