Exam 5: D: States of Consciousness

Eating starchy foods tends to decrease one's levels of tryptophan,thus,increasing one's tendency toward insomnia.

The detached part of the hypnotized person's awareness that silently views the events occurring during hypnosis is called the __________.

Aaron is trying to go to sleep,so he keeps his eyes wide open (in the dark)and stays awake as long as possible.This will allow sleep to overtake him unexpectedly and lowers his performance anxiety through a technique known as the __________.

Sara tried marijuana because she was curious about what effects this drug would have on her; thus,Sara's pattern of drug-taking behavior would be classified as situational.

Jana has an argument with her husband and then dreams that she accidentally backs into his motorcycle,damaging it slightly.According to Freud,this is an example of the dream process called __________.

Discuss the drug marijuana,how it differs from hashish,its drug classification,the effects of its active ingredient,and the dangers of short- and long-term use of marijuana on the mind and body.

Downing five or more drinks in a short period of time for men and four or more drinks for women is referred to as __________.

Contrast the activation-synthesis hypothesis with the neurocognitive dream theory and include the names of the theorists who proposed each theory.

During the teen years,rapid physical changes during puberty increase the need for sleep,while overall sleep time decreases,resulting in most adolescents experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness known as __________.

Marijuana,LSD,mescaline,and psilocybin are classified as __________.