Question 1

"Angel dust" and "Special K" are both psychedelic anesthetics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Fewer than 1 in 10 adult Americans now smoke cigarettes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

More than 1 in 1,000 Americans suffer from narcolepsy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Tolerance is indicative of _____ dependence. Withdrawal indicates _____ dependence.

Accepted Answer

A) physiological; physiological 
B) physiological; psychological 
C) psychological; physiological 
D) psychological; psychological 
A) physiological; physiological 
B) physiological; psychological 
C) psychological; physiological 
D) psychological; psychological

Question 5

Concerning biological rhythms, which statement is True?

Accepted Answer

A) Biological rhythms are different and distinct from circadian rhythms. 
B) A number of biological rhythms are also circadian rhythms. 
C) Most biological rhythms are circadian rhythms. 
D) All biological rhythms are circadian rhythms. 
A) Biological rhythms are different and distinct from circadian rhythms. 
B) A number of biological rhythms are also circadian rhythms. 
C) Most biological rhythms are circadian rhythms. 
D) All biological rhythms are circadian rhythms.

Question 6

Inattentional blindness reflects a failure of sensory adaptation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Some people do not dream.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When Kurt drinks a cup of coffee and smokes a cigarette, he consumes two depressants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Non-REM dreams are similar to dreams in REM sleep.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Tetrahydracannabinol is the active ingredient in:

Accepted Answer

A) PCP. 
B) MDMA. 
C) marijuana. 
D) OxyContin. 
A) PCP. 
B) MDMA. 
C) marijuana. 
D) OxyContin.

Question 11

Which figure BEST approximates the proportion of dream time devoted to sexual themes?

Accepted Answer

A) 15% 
B) 25% 
C) 50% 
D) 65% 
A) 15% 
B) 25% 
C) 50% 
D) 65%

Question 12

Which of the hallucinogens has never been used as a medical anesthetic?

Accepted Answer

A) PCP 
B) ketamine 
C) marijuana 
D) MDMA 
A) PCP 
B) ketamine 
C) marijuana 
D) MDMA

Question 13

Your friend is considering visiting a hypnotist to help her overcome her intense claustrophobia. Your friend has some reservations, however. She fears, for instance, that she may be made to act against her will, that painful memories will surface, or that she will suffer long-term memory loss. Address your friend's reservation from a scientific standpoint.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Your friend is considering visiting a hypnotist...

Question 14

Circadian rhythms are regulated by:

Accepted Answer

A) the suprachiasmatic nucleus. 
B) patterns of light and dark. 
C) both the suprachiasmatic nucleus and patterns of light and dark. 
D) neither the suprachiasmatic nucleus nor patterns of light and dark. 
A) the suprachiasmatic nucleus. 
B) patterns of light and dark. 
C) both the suprachiasmatic nucleus and patterns of light and dark. 
D) neither the suprachiasmatic nucleus nor patterns of light and dark.

Question 15

Write case studies of three different individuals, each suffering from a different sleep disturbance. Include demographic information where relevant.

Accepted Answer

The answer should resemble this:
Case st

Question 16

A sleeper's first dream usually begins:

Accepted Answer

A) a few minutes after falling asleep. 
B) about 90 minutes after falling asleep. 
C) about halfway through the night's sleep. 
D) about 90 minutes before waking up. 
A) a few minutes after falling asleep. 
B) about 90 minutes after falling asleep. 
C) about halfway through the night's sleep. 
D) about 90 minutes before waking up.

Question 17

Why, precisely, is one not supposed to mix alcohol and "downers" (i.e., barbiturates)?

Accepted Answer

A) Such a mixture makes the heart race dangerously. 
B) Such a mixture can induce convulsions. 
C) Such a mixture can relax the diaphragm to the point that breathing stops. 
D) Such a mixture can paralyze the muscles. 
A) Such a mixture makes the heart race dangerously. 
B) Such a mixture can induce convulsions. 
C) Such a mixture can relax the diaphragm to the point that breathing stops. 
D) Such a mixture can paralyze the muscles.

Question 18

Regarding selective attention, which statement is True?

Accepted Answer

A) Unselected information is not processed. 
B) Selective attention is better among older than among younger adults. 
C) Stimuli that occur only once are more likely to be attended than repeated stimuli. 
D) Positive emotions improve selective attention more than negative ones do. 
A) Unselected information is not processed. 
B) Selective attention is better among older than among younger adults. 
C) Stimuli that occur only once are more likely to be attended than repeated stimuli. 
D) Positive emotions improve selective attention more than negative ones do.

Question 19

Automatic processing suggests that consciousness is necessary for cognition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The neural mechanisms activated by nicotine are similar to those underlying the effects of:

Accepted Answer

A) alcohol. 
B) cocaine. 
C) heroin. 
D) marijuana. 
A) alcohol. 
B) cocaine. 
C) heroin. 
D) marijuana.

"Angel dust" and "Special K" are both psychedelic anesthetics.

Fewer than 1 in 10 adult Americans now smoke cigarettes.

More than 1 in 1,000 Americans suffer from narcolepsy.

Tolerance is indicative of _ dependence. Withdrawal indicates _ dependence.

Concerning biological rhythms, which statement is True?

Inattentional blindness reflects a failure of sensory adaptation.

Some people do not dream.

When Kurt drinks a cup of coffee and smokes a cigarette, he consumes two depressants.

Non-REM dreams are similar to dreams in REM sleep.

Tetrahydracannabinol is the active ingredient in:

Which figure BEST approximates the proportion of dream time devoted to sexual themes?

Which of the hallucinogens has never been used as a medical anesthetic?

Circadian rhythms are regulated by:

Write case studies of three different individuals, each suffering from a different sleep disturbance. Include demographic information where relevant.

A sleeper's first dream usually begins:

Why, precisely, is one not supposed to mix alcohol and "downers" (i.e., barbiturates)?

Regarding selective attention, which statement is True?

Automatic processing suggests that consciousness is necessary for cognition.

The neural mechanisms activated by nicotine are similar to those underlying the effects of:

An Introduction to Psychology

Research Methods

Biology and Behavior

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Human Development

Sexuality and Gender

Personality

Social Psychology

Stress and Health

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Filters

Exam 4: Sensation and Perception

"Angel dust" and "Special K" are both psychedelic anesthetics.

Fewer than 1 in 10 adult Americans now smoke cigarettes.

More than 1 in 1,000 Americans suffer from narcolepsy.

Tolerance is indicative of _____ dependence. Withdrawal indicates _____ dependence.

Concerning biological rhythms, which statement is True?

Inattentional blindness reflects a failure of sensory adaptation.

Some people do not dream.

When Kurt drinks a cup of coffee and smokes a cigarette, he consumes two depressants.

Non-REM dreams are similar to dreams in REM sleep.

Tetrahydracannabinol is the active ingredient in:

Which figure BEST approximates the proportion of dream time devoted to sexual themes?

Which of the hallucinogens has never been used as a medical anesthetic?

Circadian rhythms are regulated by:

Write case studies of three different individuals, each suffering from a different sleep disturbance. Include demographic information where relevant.

A sleeper's first dream usually begins:

Why, precisely, is one not supposed to mix alcohol and "downers" (i.e., barbiturates)?

Regarding selective attention, which statement is True?

Automatic processing suggests that consciousness is necessary for cognition.

The neural mechanisms activated by nicotine are similar to those underlying the effects of:

An Introduction to Psychology

Research Methods

Biology and Behavior

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Human Development

Sexuality and Gender

Personality

Social Psychology

Stress and Health

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Filters

Tolerance is indicative of _ dependence. Withdrawal indicates _ dependence.