Question 1

Josh tells his roommate that he does not dream.His roommate,who is a psychology major should tell Josh that

Accepted Answer

A)  if he does not dream, he will go "crazy." 
B)  most people dream four or five times a night. 
C)  dreams occur in such a "flash" that he was not aware of the dreams. 
D)  all of these statements are true. 
A)  if he does not dream, he will go "crazy." 
B)  most people dream four or five times a night. 
C)  dreams occur in such a "flash" that he was not aware of the dreams. 
D)  all of these statements are true.

Question 2

Mesmer's strange "treatments" are related to hypnosis because they actually relied on

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A)  animal magnetism. 
B)  a deep sleep or trance-like state of consciousness. 
C)  the power of suggestion. 
D)  intentional fraud and deception. 
A)  animal magnetism. 
B)  a deep sleep or trance-like state of consciousness. 
C)  the power of suggestion. 
D)  intentional fraud and deception.

Question 3

All of the following are predictors of adolescent drug use EXCEPT for

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A)  social nonconformity. 
B)  parental maladjustment. 
C)  high self-esteem. 
D)  drug use by peers. 
A)  social nonconformity. 
B)  parental maladjustment. 
C)  high self-esteem. 
D)  drug use by peers.

Question 4

When Carl first started drinking,all he needed to get a buzz was two beers.Now it takes two six packs.This reduction in Carl's responsiveness to his "drug of choice" is called a

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A)  drug compulsion. 
B)  drug tolerance. 
C)  physical withdrawal. 
D)  psychological addiction. 
A)  drug compulsion. 
B)  drug tolerance. 
C)  physical withdrawal. 
D)  psychological addiction.

Question 5

According to your textbook,a physical dependence occurs with which of the following drugs?

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A)  alcohol 
B)  cocaine 
C)  nicotine 
D)  all of these 
A)  alcohol 
B)  cocaine 
C)  nicotine 
D)  all of these

Question 6

Although each dream theory has strengths and weaknesses,studies of dream content have shown a continuity between dreams and waking thought,which supports the

Accepted Answer

A)  psychodynamic theory of dreaming. 
B)  neurocognitive dream theory. 
C)  activation-synthesis hypothesis. 
D)  Gestalt dream theory. 
A)  psychodynamic theory of dreaming. 
B)  neurocognitive dream theory. 
C)  activation-synthesis hypothesis. 
D)  Gestalt dream theory.

Question 7

If parents have a premature baby who has respiratory problems and vomits often,they should

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A)  have the infant sleeping with the parents. 
B)  place the baby on its back. 
C)  prop the baby up on a small pillow. 
D)  ask a pediatrician for guidance regarding the sleeping position for this baby. 
A)  have the infant sleeping with the parents. 
B)  place the baby on its back. 
C)  prop the baby up on a small pillow. 
D)  ask a pediatrician for guidance regarding the sleeping position for this baby.

Question 8

Regarding SIDS and infant suffocation,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  A risk factor for SIDS includes a baby's bed that contains soft objects, like comforters and pillows. 
B)  SIDS rarely occurs after an infant is one year old. 
C)  The safest position for most infants is sleeping on their stomach. 
D)  Many infant suffocation deaths can be attributed to overlaying. 
A)  A risk factor for SIDS includes a baby's bed that contains soft objects, like comforters and pillows. 
B)  SIDS rarely occurs after an infant is one year old. 
C)  The safest position for most infants is sleeping on their stomach. 
D)  Many infant suffocation deaths can be attributed to overlaying.

Question 9

The effects of meditation include all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  decreased immune system activity. 
B)  lowered heart rate. 
C)  increased muscle relaxation. 
D)  decreased blood pressure. 
A)  decreased immune system activity. 
B)  lowered heart rate. 
C)  increased muscle relaxation. 
D)  decreased blood pressure.

Question 10

The neurocognitive dream theory was developed by

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A)  William Domhoff. 
B)  Stephen LaBerge. 
C)  Fritz Perls. 
D)  Hobson and McCarley. 
A)  William Domhoff. 
B)  Stephen LaBerge. 
C)  Fritz Perls. 
D)  Hobson and McCarley.

Question 11

Which of the following is most likely to occur as a consequence of hypnosis?

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A)  increases in strength to superhuman levels 
B)  genuine regression to earlier age levels 
C)  altered sensory experiences 
D)  increased accuracy of memory that is accepted in courts in all U.S.states 
A)  increases in strength to superhuman levels 
B)  genuine regression to earlier age levels 
C)  altered sensory experiences 
D)  increased accuracy of memory that is accepted in courts in all U.S.states

Question 12

The most powerful psychoactive drugs are

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A)  stimulants. 
B)  depressants. 
C)  controlled substances. 
D)  hallucinogens. 
A)  stimulants. 
B)  depressants. 
C)  controlled substances. 
D)  hallucinogens.

Question 13

According to research,which of the following techniques has been shown to be a good choice for people who find it difficult to "turn off" upsetting thoughts when they need to relax?

Accepted Answer

A)  lucid dreaming 
B)  hypersomnia 
C)  meditation 
D)  hypnosis 
A)  lucid dreaming 
B)  hypersomnia 
C)  meditation 
D)  hypnosis

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Sleep apnea victims are extremely sleepy during the day due to the hundreds of apnea episodes that occur during the night. 
B)  Sleep apnea may occur because the brain stop sending signals to the diaphragm to maintain breathing. 
C)  Sleep apnea may be caused by the blockage of the upper air passages. 
D)  Sleep apnea is often treated using stimulus control and sleep restriction techniques. 
A)  Sleep apnea victims are extremely sleepy during the day due to the hundreds of apnea episodes that occur during the night. 
B)  Sleep apnea may occur because the brain stop sending signals to the diaphragm to maintain breathing. 
C)  Sleep apnea may be caused by the blockage of the upper air passages. 
D)  Sleep apnea is often treated using stimulus control and sleep restriction techniques.

Question 15

The test used to assess hypnotic susceptibility is referred to as the

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A)  Braid Test of Hypnotic Susceptibility. 
B)  Leiter International Scale of Hypnotic Susceptibility. 
C)  Stanford Hypnotic Susceptibility Scale. 
D)  Raven's Progressive Hypnotic Scale. 
A)  Braid Test of Hypnotic Susceptibility. 
B)  Leiter International Scale of Hypnotic Susceptibility. 
C)  Stanford Hypnotic Susceptibility Scale. 
D)  Raven's Progressive Hypnotic Scale.

Question 16

Which of the following have been widely used throughout history as a means of altering consciousness through deep relaxation?

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A)  visual imagery and progressive muscle relaxation 
B)  meditation and sensory deprivation 
C)  combinations of hot baths and cold showers 
D)  hypnosis and drug usage 
A)  visual imagery and progressive muscle relaxation 
B)  meditation and sensory deprivation 
C)  combinations of hot baths and cold showers 
D)  hypnosis and drug usage

Question 17

The physical illness that follows removal of a drug is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  addiction symptoms. 
B)  withdrawal symptoms. 
C)  tolerance level. 
D)  a psychological dependence syndrome. 
A)  addiction symptoms. 
B)  withdrawal symptoms. 
C)  tolerance level. 
D)  a psychological dependence syndrome.

Question 18

Which of the following sleep disturbances may occur because the brain stop sending signals to the diaphragm to maintain breathing or because there is blockage in the upper air passages?

Accepted Answer

A)  sleep apnea 
B)  narcolepsy 
C)  cataplexy 
D)  somnambulism 
A)  sleep apnea 
B)  narcolepsy 
C)  cataplexy 
D)  somnambulism

Question 19

The most common way to alter human consciousness is

Accepted Answer

A)  through meditation. 
B)  through hypnosis. 
C)  by administering a psychoactive drug. 
D)  by experiencing sensory deprivation. 
A)  through meditation. 
B)  through hypnosis. 
C)  by administering a psychoactive drug. 
D)  by experiencing sensory deprivation.

Question 20

Alcohol,marijuana,caffeine,LSD,and cocaine are examples of chemical agents that alter perceptions and moods.These substances are collectively known as

Accepted Answer

A)  narcotics. 
B)  stimulants. 
C)  depressants. 
D)  psychoactive drugs. 
A)  narcotics. 
B)  stimulants. 
C)  depressants. 
D)  psychoactive drugs.

Exam 5: B: States of Consciousness

Josh tells his roommate that he does not dream.His roommate,who is a psychology major should tell Josh that

Mesmer's strange "treatments" are related to hypnosis because they actually relied on

All of the following are predictors of adolescent drug use EXCEPT for

When Carl first started drinking,all he needed to get a buzz was two beers.Now it takes two six packs.This reduction in Carl's responsiveness to his "drug of choice" is called a

According to your textbook,a physical dependence occurs with which of the following drugs?

Although each dream theory has strengths and weaknesses,studies of dream content have shown a continuity between dreams and waking thought,which supports the

If parents have a premature baby who has respiratory problems and vomits often,they should

Regarding SIDS and infant suffocation,which of the following statements is FALSE?

The effects of meditation include all of the following EXCEPT

The neurocognitive dream theory was developed by

Which of the following is most likely to occur as a consequence of hypnosis?

The most powerful psychoactive drugs are

According to research,which of the following techniques has been shown to be a good choice for people who find it difficult to "turn off" upsetting thoughts when they need to relax?

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

The test used to assess hypnotic susceptibility is referred to as the

Which of the following have been widely used throughout history as a means of altering consciousness through deep relaxation?

The physical illness that follows removal of a drug is referred to as

Which of the following sleep disturbances may occur because the brain stop sending signals to the diaphragm to maintain breathing or because there is blockage in the upper air passages?

The most common way to alter human consciousness is

Alcohol,marijuana,caffeine,LSD,and cocaine are examples of chemical agents that alter perceptions and moods.These substances are collectively known as

A: Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods

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C: Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods

A: Brain and Behavior

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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

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A: Motivation and Emotion

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D: Gender and Sexuality Completion

A: Personality

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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

A: Therapies

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A: Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior

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C: Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior

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