Question 1

If you are hypnotized,which of the following are you NOT likely to experience?

Accepted Answer

A)  feelings of floating or sinking 
B)  feelings of anesthesia or separation from your body 
C)  feelings that your actions are automatic. 
D)  the experience of hypnopompic imagery and the hypnic reflex 
A)  feelings of floating or sinking 
B)  feelings of anesthesia or separation from your body 
C)  feelings that your actions are automatic. 
D)  the experience of hypnopompic imagery and the hypnic reflex

Question 2

Ernest Hilgard's view of hypnosis as a "split" in awareness is referred to as which theory of hypnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  the state theory 
B)  the non-state theory 
C)  the neurocognitive theory 
D)  the autosuggestion hypothesis 
A)  the state theory 
B)  the non-state theory 
C)  the neurocognitive theory 
D)  the autosuggestion hypothesis

Question 3

According to your textbook,which of the following drugs is classified as a narcotic and is addictive?

Accepted Answer

A)  codeine 
B)  cocaine 
C)  GHB 
D)  MDMA 
A)  codeine 
B)  cocaine 
C)  GHB 
D)  MDMA

Question 4

A mental exercise that focuses attention,interrupts the flow of thoughts,worries,and analysis,and reduces physical tension and anxiety is

Accepted Answer

A)  hypnopompic imagery. 
B)  sensory adaptation. 
C)  lucid dreaming. 
D)  meditation. 
A)  hypnopompic imagery. 
B)  sensory adaptation. 
C)  lucid dreaming. 
D)  meditation.

Question 5

Addictive drugs do all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  cause the neurotransmitter acetylcholine to be released, resulting in intensified feelings of fear and paranoia. 
B)  fool brain-reward pathways creating a compulsion to repeat the drug experience. 
C)  stimulate a brain region called the nucleus accumbens. 
D)  physically change the brain's reward circuitry, making it harder for the addict to overcome his or her addiction. 
A)  cause the neurotransmitter acetylcholine to be released, resulting in intensified feelings of fear and paranoia. 
B)  fool brain-reward pathways creating a compulsion to repeat the drug experience. 
C)  stimulate a brain region called the nucleus accumbens. 
D)  physically change the brain's reward circuitry, making it harder for the addict to overcome his or her addiction.

Question 6

A detached part of the hypnotized person's awareness that silently observes events is known as the

Accepted Answer

A)  actualized self. 
B)  phantom observer. 
C)  hidden observer. 
D)  alter ego. 
A)  actualized self. 
B)  phantom observer. 
C)  hidden observer. 
D)  alter ego.

Question 7

Bill has been a heavy alcohol user for a number of years.When he decides to quit "cold turkey," he experiences violent flu-like symptoms of nausea,vomiting,diarrhea,chills,sweating,and cramps.Bill is experiencing

Accepted Answer

A)  drug tolerance. 
B)  drug psychosis. 
C)  a psychological dependence. 
D)  withdrawal symptoms. 
A)  drug tolerance. 
B)  drug psychosis. 
C)  a psychological dependence. 
D)  withdrawal symptoms.

Question 8

The amnesia test,postural sway,finger lock,arm rigidity,and eye catalepsy are components of a test for

Accepted Answer

A)  hypnotic susceptibility. 
B)  alcoholism intoxication. 
C)  amphetamine psychosis. 
D)  the meditation relaxation response. 
A)  hypnotic susceptibility. 
B)  alcoholism intoxication. 
C)  amphetamine psychosis. 
D)  the meditation relaxation response.

Question 9

Thomas dreams that he goes to a party.When he gets to the party,he is the only person in a costume and mask,and no one seems to notice.Using Freud's dream theory,dreaming about wearing a mask and costume to the party represents which content of the dream?

Accepted Answer

A)  NREM 
B)  lucid 
C)  manifest 
D)  latent 
A)  NREM 
B)  lucid 
C)  manifest 
D)  latent

Question 10

The sleep researcher William Dement awakened volunteers each time they entered REM sleep.Which of the following wa NOT one of Dement's findings?

Accepted Answer

A)  By the fifth night, many of the volunteers had to be awakened 20 to 30 times to prevent REM sleep. 
B)  During their waking hours, the volunteers, who were deprived of REM sleep, complained of memory lapses, poor concentration, and anxiety. 
C)  When volunteers were finally allowed to sleep undisturbed, they exhibited extra amounts of dream sleep. 
D)  After being REM sleep deprived, the volunteers exhibited more instances of sleep terrors and/or somnambulism. 
A)  By the fifth night, many of the volunteers had to be awakened 20 to 30 times to prevent REM sleep. 
B)  During their waking hours, the volunteers, who were deprived of REM sleep, complained of memory lapses, poor concentration, and anxiety. 
C)  When volunteers were finally allowed to sleep undisturbed, they exhibited extra amounts of dream sleep. 
D)  After being REM sleep deprived, the volunteers exhibited more instances of sleep terrors and/or somnambulism.

Question 11

Nicotine influences brain activity by mimicking neurotransmitters.Which of the following drugs influence brain activity in a similar way?

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol 
B)  cocaine 
C)  ecstasy 
D)  opiates 
A)  alcohol 
B)  cocaine 
C)  ecstasy 
D)  opiates

Question 12

Margo dreams of stealing her friend's wedding ring and placing it on her hand.According to Freud's theory,Margo's dream probably represents

Accepted Answer

A)  her desire to own "pretty" and expensive things. 
B)  her plan to steal her friend's jewelry in the future. 
C)  her sexual attraction to her friend's husband. 
D)  a carryover from ordinary waking events. 
A)  her desire to own "pretty" and expensive things. 
B)  her plan to steal her friend's jewelry in the future. 
C)  her sexual attraction to her friend's husband. 
D)  a carryover from ordinary waking events.

Question 13

Victims of sleep apnea

Accepted Answer

A)  often develop narcolepsy with episodes of cataplexy. 
B)  can experience brain damage in the long-term due to oxygen deprivation. 
C)  are often treated using stimulus control and sleep restriction training. 
D)  inherit a recessive gene that causes this breathing disorder. 
A)  often develop narcolepsy with episodes of cataplexy. 
B)  can experience brain damage in the long-term due to oxygen deprivation. 
C)  are often treated using stimulus control and sleep restriction training. 
D)  inherit a recessive gene that causes this breathing disorder.

Question 14

A teenager gives birth to a premature infant.This infant snores and holds its breath while it sleeps.The infant also tends to remain passive when its face rolls into a pillow or blanket with the mother having to quickly move the infant's face away from the object.His mother should be warned that her infant is at risk for

Accepted Answer

A)  SIDS. 
B)  night terrors. 
C)  somnambulism. 
D)  narcolepsy. 
A)  SIDS. 
B)  night terrors. 
C)  somnambulism. 
D)  narcolepsy.

Question 15

Taylor is using a technique in which she focuses her attention on a specific object or word or on her own breathing to block out distractions and enhance her well-being.This technique is called

Accepted Answer

A)  lucid dreaming. 
B)  imagery rehearsal. 
C)  concentrative meditation. 
D)  mindfulness meditation. 
A)  lucid dreaming. 
B)  imagery rehearsal. 
C)  concentrative meditation. 
D)  mindfulness meditation.

Question 16

The most effective treatments for sleep apnea include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  weight loss. 
B)  the use of stimulant drugs. 
C)  the use of a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mask. 
D)  surgery for breathing obstructions. 
A)  weight loss. 
B)  the use of stimulant drugs. 
C)  the use of a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mask. 
D)  surgery for breathing obstructions.

Question 17

Many theorists believe that all hypnosis is really self-hypnosis because

Accepted Answer

A)  a deeply hypnotized person may relax "reality testing" so that normal "willpower," or self-control, is reduced. 
B)  little or no hypnosis is needed to do a good stage hypnosis act. 
C)  hypnosis can relieve pain. 
D)  a person must cooperate to become hypnotized, and so the hypnotist actually acts as a guide to the hypnotized person. 
A)  a deeply hypnotized person may relax "reality testing" so that normal "willpower," or self-control, is reduced. 
B)  little or no hypnosis is needed to do a good stage hypnosis act. 
C)  hypnosis can relieve pain. 
D)  a person must cooperate to become hypnotized, and so the hypnotist actually acts as a guide to the hypnotized person.

Question 18

Autosuggestion can alter

Accepted Answer

A)  sensations and perceptions. 
B)  thoughts and feelings. 
C)  behaviors. 
D)  all of these. 
A)  sensations and perceptions. 
B)  thoughts and feelings. 
C)  behaviors. 
D)  all of these.

Question 19

An innate physiological pattern that opposes your body's fight-or-flight mechanisms is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  a mantra. 
B)  the relaxation response. 
C)  the basic suggestion effect. 
D)  sensory deprivation. 
A)  a mantra. 
B)  the relaxation response. 
C)  the basic suggestion effect. 
D)  sensory deprivation.

Question 20

Freud's dream theory is based on the assumption that the true meaning of a dream is found in its __________ content.

Accepted Answer

A)  latent 
B)  manifest 
C)  REM 
D)  lucid 
A)  latent 
B)  manifest 
C)  REM 
D)  lucid

Exam 5: B: States of Consciousness

If you are hypnotized,which of the following are you NOT likely to experience?

Ernest Hilgard's view of hypnosis as a "split" in awareness is referred to as which theory of hypnosis?

According to your textbook,which of the following drugs is classified as a narcotic and is addictive?

A mental exercise that focuses attention,interrupts the flow of thoughts,worries,and analysis,and reduces physical tension and anxiety is

Addictive drugs do all of the following EXCEPT

A detached part of the hypnotized person's awareness that silently observes events is known as the

Bill has been a heavy alcohol user for a number of years.When he decides to quit "cold turkey," he experiences violent flu-like symptoms of nausea,vomiting,diarrhea,chills,sweating,and cramps.Bill is experiencing

The amnesia test,postural sway,finger lock,arm rigidity,and eye catalepsy are components of a test for

Thomas dreams that he goes to a party.When he gets to the party,he is the only person in a costume and mask,and no one seems to notice.Using Freud's dream theory,dreaming about wearing a mask and costume to the party represents which content of the dream?

The sleep researcher William Dement awakened volunteers each time they entered REM sleep.Which of the following wa NOT one of Dement's findings?

Nicotine influences brain activity by mimicking neurotransmitters.Which of the following drugs influence brain activity in a similar way?

Margo dreams of stealing her friend's wedding ring and placing it on her hand.According to Freud's theory,Margo's dream probably represents

Victims of sleep apnea

Taylor is using a technique in which she focuses her attention on a specific object or word or on her own breathing to block out distractions and enhance her well-being.This technique is called

The most effective treatments for sleep apnea include all of the following EXCEPT

Many theorists believe that all hypnosis is really self-hypnosis because

Autosuggestion can alter

An innate physiological pattern that opposes your body's fight-or-flight mechanisms is known as

Freud's dream theory is based on the assumption that the true meaning of a dream is found in its __________ content.

A: Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods

B: Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods

C: Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods

A: Brain and Behavior

C: Brain and Behavior

A: Human Development

B: Human Development

C: Human Development

D: Human Development

A: Sensation and Perception

B: Sensation and Perception

C: Sensation and Perception

D: Sensation and Perception

A: States of Consciousness

C: States of Consciousness

D: States of Consciousness

A: Conditioning and Learning

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C: Conditioning and Learning

D: Conditioning and Learning

A: Memory

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A: Cognition,language,and Creativity

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A: Motivation and Emotion

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C: Gender and Sexuality

D: Gender and Sexuality Completion

A: Personality

B: Personality

C: Personality

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A: Health,stress,and Coping

B: Health,stress,and Coping

C: Health,stress,and Coping

A: Psychological Disorders

B: Psychological Disorders

C: Psychological Disorders

D: Psychological Disorders

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A: Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior

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C: Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior

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