Question 1

Regarding altered states of consciousness (ASC),which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  During an altered state of consciousness, there are distinct shifts in our memories, time sense, emotions, and suggestibility. 
B)  "Highway hypnotism" on long drives is an example of an altered state. 
C)  Most people do not know when they have experienced an altered state of consciousness. 
D)  Heightened self-awareness is an important feature of many ASCs. 
A)  During an altered state of consciousness, there are distinct shifts in our memories, time sense, emotions, and suggestibility. 
B)  "Highway hypnotism" on long drives is an example of an altered state. 
C)  Most people do not know when they have experienced an altered state of consciousness. 
D)  Heightened self-awareness is an important feature of many ASCs.

Question 2

During a sleep lab session,Miguel's EEG patterns show that his brain is so active that he looks like he is awake,but the sleep lab attendant verifies that Miguel is indeed asleep.Miguel is exhibiting

Accepted Answer

A)  sleep spindles. 
B)  REM sleep. 
C)  night terrors. 
D)  somnambulism. 
A)  sleep spindles. 
B)  REM sleep. 
C)  night terrors. 
D)  somnambulism.

Question 3

With extended periods of sleep deprivation (more than 60 hours),one would expect

Accepted Answer

A)  irreversible psychological damage. 
B)  to experience hallucination, delusions, and disorientation. 
C)  difficulty in getting to sleep. 
D)  minor but lasting changes in mood and personality. 
A)  irreversible psychological damage. 
B)  to experience hallucination, delusions, and disorientation. 
C)  difficulty in getting to sleep. 
D)  minor but lasting changes in mood and personality.

Question 4

Throughout the lifespan,total sleep time

Accepted Answer

A)  decreases as we get older. 
B)  increases as we get older. 
C)  decreases then increases after age 50 
D)  remains the same throughout life. 
A)  decreases as we get older. 
B)  increases as we get older. 
C)  decreases then increases after age 50 
D)  remains the same throughout life.

Question 5

Narcolepsy refers to

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

While dreaming,your roommate jumps up and thrashes around violently,acting out his dream.Your roommate is suffering from

Accepted Answer

A)  restless legs syndrome. 
B)  REM behavior disorder. 
C)  narcolepsy. 
D)  sleep apnea. 
A)  restless legs syndrome. 
B)  REM behavior disorder. 
C)  narcolepsy. 
D)  sleep apnea.

Question 7

Compared to NREM,dreams in REM tend to be

Accepted Answer

A)  shorter. 
B)  more rational and reality-based. 
C)  clearer and more detailed. 
D)  characterized by all of these. 
A)  shorter. 
B)  more rational and reality-based. 
C)  clearer and more detailed. 
D)  characterized by all of these.

Question 8

You have gotten into bed,and your muscles begin to relax when you "jump" in this light sleep and awaken.You have most likely experienced

Accepted Answer

A)  cataplexy. 
B)  a hypnogogic image episode. 
C)  somnambulism. 
D)  a hypnic jerk. 
A)  cataplexy. 
B)  a hypnogogic image episode. 
C)  somnambulism. 
D)  a hypnic jerk.

Question 9

Which waves are characteristic of Stage 1 or light sleep?

Accepted Answer

A)  beta waves 
B)  large regular waves with some sleep spindles 
C)  small irregular waves with some alpha waves 
D)  delta waves 
A)  beta waves 
B)  large regular waves with some sleep spindles 
C)  small irregular waves with some alpha waves 
D)  delta waves

Question 10

Sleep spindles are short bursts of brain activity generated by the

Accepted Answer

A)  amygdala. 
B)  thalamus. 
C)  reticular formation. 
D)  corpus callosum. 
A)  amygdala. 
B)  thalamus. 
C)  reticular formation. 
D)  corpus callosum.

Question 11

In which sleep disturbance does the person suffer from muscle twitches,primarily in the legs,that occur every 20 to 40 seconds,severely interrupting his or her sleep?

Accepted Answer

A)  narcolepsy 
B)  somnambulism 
C)  hypnic jerk syndrome 
D)  periodic limb movement syndrome 
A)  narcolepsy 
B)  somnambulism 
C)  hypnic jerk syndrome 
D)  periodic limb movement syndrome

Question 12

Which of the following is a correct match?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stage 1 - delta waves 
B)  Stage 2 - sleep spindles 
C)  Stage 3 - beta waves 
D)  Stage 4 - alpha waves 
A)  Stage 1 - delta waves 
B)  Stage 2 - sleep spindles 
C)  Stage 3 - beta waves 
D)  Stage 4 - alpha waves

Question 13

According to research on the use of sleeping pills to treat insomnia,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nonprescription sleeping pills have little sleep-inducing effects. 
B)  Prescription sedatives increase Stage 4 sleep and REM sleep. 
C)  The use of prescription sedatives can lead to drug-dependency insomnia. 
D)  Newer drugs, such as Ambien and Lunesta can induce sleep but can also cause amnesia, depression, and sleepwalking. 
A)  Nonprescription sleeping pills have little sleep-inducing effects. 
B)  Prescription sedatives increase Stage 4 sleep and REM sleep. 
C)  The use of prescription sedatives can lead to drug-dependency insomnia. 
D)  Newer drugs, such as Ambien and Lunesta can induce sleep but can also cause amnesia, depression, and sleepwalking.

Question 14

Regarding REM sleep,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  After studying for a long period, you will remember more if you pull an all-nighter studying than if you go to sleep. 
B)  Brain areas associated with imagery and emotion become significantly more active during REM sleep. 
C)  All mammals show REM sleep, but reptiles show no signs of REM sleep. 
D)  For adults, REM periods add up to about 20 percent of total sleep time. 
A)  After studying for a long period, you will remember more if you pull an all-nighter studying than if you go to sleep. 
B)  Brain areas associated with imagery and emotion become significantly more active during REM sleep. 
C)  All mammals show REM sleep, but reptiles show no signs of REM sleep. 
D)  For adults, REM periods add up to about 20 percent of total sleep time.

Question 15

Insisting on a regular schedule for sleep helps establish a firm body rhythm.This is best achieved by linking a response,such as sleeping with a specific stimulus,such as going to bed at a specific time,a technique known as

Accepted Answer

A)  sleep restriction. 
B)  the relaxation response. 
C)  stimulus control. 
D)  the paradoxical intention. 
A)  sleep restriction. 
B)  the relaxation response. 
C)  stimulus control. 
D)  the paradoxical intention.

Question 16

In which sleep disturbance do people have an irresistible urge to move their legs to relieve sensations of creeping,tingling,prickling,aching,or tension?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypnic jerk syndrome 
B)  somnambulism 
C)  restless legs syndrome 
D)  narcolepsy 
A)  hypnic jerk syndrome 
B)  somnambulism 
C)  restless legs syndrome 
D)  narcolepsy

Question 17

Regarding the first-person experience,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  We can learn a lot about humans and other animals through an objective, third-person point of view. 
B)  We cannot directly know the first-person experience of animals. 
C)  We cannot know the first-person experience of other persons. 
D)  The difficulty of knowing other minds is why introspection replaced behaviorism early in psychology's history. 
A)  We can learn a lot about humans and other animals through an objective, third-person point of view. 
B)  We cannot directly know the first-person experience of animals. 
C)  We cannot know the first-person experience of other persons. 
D)  The difficulty of knowing other minds is why introspection replaced behaviorism early in psychology's history.

Question 18

Regarding REM and NREM sleep,which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Daytime stress can increase NREM sleep. 
B)  Physical exertion can increase REM sleep. 
C)  NREM sleep is deepest early in the night during the first few state 4 periods. 
D)  Mammals, such as dogs and cats, and newborn babies do not show REM sleep. 
A)  Daytime stress can increase NREM sleep. 
B)  Physical exertion can increase REM sleep. 
C)  NREM sleep is deepest early in the night during the first few state 4 periods. 
D)  Mammals, such as dogs and cats, and newborn babies do not show REM sleep.

Question 19

A hypnic jerk usually occurs during

Accepted Answer

A)  light sleep. 
B)  deep sleep. 
C)  episodes of hypersomnia. 
D)  episodes of sleep apnea. 
A)  light sleep. 
B)  deep sleep. 
C)  episodes of hypersomnia. 
D)  episodes of sleep apnea.

Question 20

Sleep terror disorder involves the repeated occurrence of

Accepted Answer

A)  nightmares. 
B)  narcolepsy episodes. 
C)  sleep apnea episodes. 
D)  none of these. 
A)  nightmares. 
B)  narcolepsy episodes. 
C)  sleep apnea episodes. 
D)  none of these.

Exam 5: A: States of Consciousness

Regarding altered states of consciousness (ASC),which of the following statements is FALSE?

During a sleep lab session,Miguel's EEG patterns show that his brain is so active that he looks like he is awake,but the sleep lab attendant verifies that Miguel is indeed asleep.Miguel is exhibiting

With extended periods of sleep deprivation (more than 60 hours),one would expect

Throughout the lifespan,total sleep time

Narcolepsy refers to

While dreaming,your roommate jumps up and thrashes around violently,acting out his dream.Your roommate is suffering from

Compared to NREM,dreams in REM tend to be

You have gotten into bed,and your muscles begin to relax when you "jump" in this light sleep and awaken.You have most likely experienced

Which waves are characteristic of Stage 1 or light sleep?

Sleep spindles are short bursts of brain activity generated by the

In which sleep disturbance does the person suffer from muscle twitches,primarily in the legs,that occur every 20 to 40 seconds,severely interrupting his or her sleep?

Which of the following is a correct match?

According to research on the use of sleeping pills to treat insomnia,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding REM sleep,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Insisting on a regular schedule for sleep helps establish a firm body rhythm.This is best achieved by linking a response,such as sleeping with a specific stimulus,such as going to bed at a specific time,a technique known as

In which sleep disturbance do people have an irresistible urge to move their legs to relieve sensations of creeping,tingling,prickling,aching,or tension?

Regarding the first-person experience,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding REM and NREM sleep,which of the following statements is TRUE?

A hypnic jerk usually occurs during

Sleep terror disorder involves the repeated occurrence of

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