Question 1

If you miss a night of sleep, the next time you sleep, you are likely to experience ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  a decrease in dreaming 
B)  REM rebound 
C)  REM behavior disorder 
D)  an increase in stage I sleep 
A)  a decrease in dreaming 
B)  REM rebound 
C)  REM behavior disorder 
D)  an increase in stage I sleep

Question 2

Sleep may facilitate the removal of the metabolite amyloid beta from the brain, suggesting a role in reducing the incidence of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  alcoholism 
B)  heart disease 
C)  cerebral palsy 
D)  Alzheimer's disease 
A)  alcoholism 
B)  heart disease 
C)  cerebral palsy 
D)  Alzheimer's disease

Question 3

If the usual amount of a drug no longer provides the effects that it once did, ____ has developed.

Accepted Answer

A)  addiction 
B)  tolerance 
C)  substance dependence 
D)  trauma dependence 
A)  addiction 
B)  tolerance 
C)  substance dependence 
D)  trauma dependence

Question 4

Evania has just started her medical internship. She is required to work clinic hours from 8:00 AM to 4 PM, and every third night she is on-call after clinic hours from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. When she finishes on-call, she then goes right on to her clinic duties, sometimes working more than 30 hours straight. Describe some of the effects her on-call tour of duty might have upon her sleep and performance.

Accepted Answer

Evania has to be careful about becoming

Question 5

From which stage of sleep is it most difficult to be awakened?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stage I 
B)  Stage II 
C)  Stage III 
D)  Stage IV 
A)  Stage I 
B)  Stage II 
C)  Stage III 
D)  Stage IV

Question 6

The suprachiasmatic nucleus is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the pleasure center in the brain where most addictions arise 
B)  the part of the brain that is left in charge when a person is hypnotized 
C)  the point through which all sensory systems send their impulses to the cortex of the brain 
D)  our internal clock influencing sleep and wakefulness 
A)  the pleasure center in the brain where most addictions arise 
B)  the part of the brain that is left in charge when a person is hypnotized 
C)  the point through which all sensory systems send their impulses to the cortex of the brain 
D)  our internal clock influencing sleep and wakefulness

Question 7

For which of the following individuals is hypnosis likely to be most effective if all were to have a high susceptibility to hypnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sherman, who wants to quit smoking 
B)  Jan, who wants to quit drinking alcohol 
C)  Maya, who has arthritis and wants to relieve pain 
D)  Andrea, who wants to recover lost memories from childhood 
A)  Sherman, who wants to quit smoking 
B)  Jan, who wants to quit drinking alcohol 
C)  Maya, who has arthritis and wants to relieve pain 
D)  Andrea, who wants to recover lost memories from childhood

Question 8

If you suddenly fall into REM sleep during alert times of the day, you may be diagnosed with ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  insomnia 
B)  sleep apnea 
C)  narcolepsy 
D)  REM behavior disorder 
A)  insomnia 
B)  sleep apnea 
C)  narcolepsy 
D)  REM behavior disorder

Question 9

Which statement is TRUE regarding the frequency of sleep disorders in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sleep disorders are very rare. 
B)  Sleep disorders are not common, but many people have serious problems with sleep. 
C)  Sleep disorders affect some 25% to 40% of children and adolescents. 
D)  At this time, sleep disorders are so ill-defined by science, the frequency is unknown. 
A)  Sleep disorders are very rare. 
B)  Sleep disorders are not common, but many people have serious problems with sleep. 
C)  Sleep disorders affect some 25% to 40% of children and adolescents. 
D)  At this time, sleep disorders are so ill-defined by science, the frequency is unknown.

Question 10

Westley takes an extremely large dose of cocaine on his first try of this substance. Westley is most likely to experience which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased alertness, decreased hunger, and euphoria 
B)  Extreme tiredness and depression 
C)  Stomach cramps and diarrhea 
D)  Paranoia, seizures, and potentially cardiac arrest 
A)  Increased alertness, decreased hunger, and euphoria 
B)  Extreme tiredness and depression 
C)  Stomach cramps and diarrhea 
D)  Paranoia, seizures, and potentially cardiac arrest

Question 11

Mark has been drinking alcohol for six months. Each time he drinks he needs more and more alcohol to achieve the same buzz, which demonstrates ____. If he does not drink, Mark is nauseous and shakes, which is evidence of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  substance dependence; tolerance 
B)  withdrawal; intoxication 
C)  tolerance; overdose 
D)  tolerance; withdrawal 
A)  substance dependence; tolerance 
B)  withdrawal; intoxication 
C)  tolerance; overdose 
D)  tolerance; withdrawal

Question 12

Which statement is TRUE regarding caffeine?

Accepted Answer

A)  It can lead to dependence. 
B)  It appears to have no important effects on prenatal development. 
C)  It interferes with problem solving, even in low doses. 
D)  It slows down reaction time, even in low doses. 
A)  It can lead to dependence. 
B)  It appears to have no important effects on prenatal development. 
C)  It interferes with problem solving, even in low doses. 
D)  It slows down reaction time, even in low doses.

Question 13

Which worker is most likely to have the greatest difficulty with disruptions in their circadian rhythms?

Accepted Answer

A)  John, who works from 3 PM to midnight five nights a week. 
B)  Joan, who works from midnight to 8 AM five nights a week. 
C)  Bill, who works from 8 AM to 4 PM seven days a week. 
D)  Becky, who works from midnight to 8 AM on the weekends and 8 AM to 4 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. 
A)  John, who works from 3 PM to midnight five nights a week. 
B)  Joan, who works from midnight to 8 AM five nights a week. 
C)  Bill, who works from 8 AM to 4 PM seven days a week. 
D)  Becky, who works from midnight to 8 AM on the weekends and 8 AM to 4 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Question 14

In the United States, psychological factors influence ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the incidence of drug use, but not the effects of the drugs on the users 
B)  both the incidence of drug use and the effects of the drugs on the users 
C)  the effects of the drugs on the users, but not the incidence of drug use 
D)  neither the incidence of drug use nor the effects of the drugs on the users 
A)  the incidence of drug use, but not the effects of the drugs on the users 
B)  both the incidence of drug use and the effects of the drugs on the users 
C)  the effects of the drugs on the users, but not the incidence of drug use 
D)  neither the incidence of drug use nor the effects of the drugs on the users

Question 15

Enuresis is diagnosed when a child who is at least ____ wets his or her bed or pajamas at least ____ over a three-month period.

Accepted Answer

A)  four years old; three times a week 
B)  five years old; two times a week 
C)  six years old; one time a week 
D)  seven years old; two times a month 
A)  four years old; three times a week 
B)  five years old; two times a week 
C)  six years old; one time a week 
D)  seven years old; two times a month

Question 16

Which of the following would be recommended for a person experiencing insomnia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Watch TV in bed so you won't get upset about not falling asleep. 
B)  Keep a regular sleep schedule, even on weekends and holidays. 
C)  Take an early afternoon nap to avoid going to bed too early. 
D)  Exercise strenuously just before bedtime. 
A)  Watch TV in bed so you won't get upset about not falling asleep. 
B)  Keep a regular sleep schedule, even on weekends and holidays. 
C)  Take an early afternoon nap to avoid going to bed too early. 
D)  Exercise strenuously just before bedtime.

Question 17

The long-term effects of prenatal exposure to cocaine ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  include small but potentially adverse effects on cognitive ability 
B)  are not substantial enough to cause concern 
C)  include chronic nosebleeds and damage to nasal cartilage 
D)  are mostly dependent upon genetic vulnerabilities in the child 
A)  include small but potentially adverse effects on cognitive ability 
B)  are not substantial enough to cause concern 
C)  include chronic nosebleeds and damage to nasal cartilage 
D)  are mostly dependent upon genetic vulnerabilities in the child

Question 18

Michael wants to use hypnosis to help him swim faster. What should you tell him research reveals about hypnosis being used in this way?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypnosis cannot enhance physical performance at all. 
B)  Hypnosis can enhance physical performance for older adults, but not for younger athletes. 
C)  Hypnosis can enhance physical performance through promoting a relaxed state, but these benefits can also be realized in other ways. 
D)  Hypnosis creates superhuman performance potential that cannot be realized in other ways. 
A)  Hypnosis cannot enhance physical performance at all. 
B)  Hypnosis can enhance physical performance for older adults, but not for younger athletes. 
C)  Hypnosis can enhance physical performance through promoting a relaxed state, but these benefits can also be realized in other ways. 
D)  Hypnosis creates superhuman performance potential that cannot be realized in other ways.

Question 19

People living in climates where snow is commonplace will be most likely to dream about ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  snow 
B)  rain 
C)  beaches and hot weather 
D)  clouds 
A)  snow 
B)  rain 
C)  beaches and hot weather 
D)  clouds

Question 20

The effects of bath salts are unpredictable because ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  they affect so many neurotransmitter systems 
B)  they are extremely potent 
C)  there is no consistency in what they contain 
D)  people may take them in so many different ways 
A)  they affect so many neurotransmitter systems 
B)  they are extremely potent 
C)  there is no consistency in what they contain 
D)  people may take them in so many different ways

If you miss a night of sleep, the next time you sleep, you are likely to experience ____.

Sleep may facilitate the removal of the metabolite amyloid beta from the brain, suggesting a role in reducing the incidence of ______.

If the usual amount of a drug no longer provides the effects that it once did, ____ has developed.

From which stage of sleep is it most difficult to be awakened?

The suprachiasmatic nucleus is ____.

For which of the following individuals is hypnosis likely to be most effective if all were to have a high susceptibility to hypnosis?

If you suddenly fall into REM sleep during alert times of the day, you may be diagnosed with ____.

Which statement is TRUE regarding the frequency of sleep disorders in the United States?

Westley takes an extremely large dose of cocaine on his first try of this substance. Westley is most likely to experience which of the following?

Mark has been drinking alcohol for six months. Each time he drinks he needs more and more alcohol to achieve the same buzz, which demonstrates . If he does not drink, Mark is nauseous and shakes, which is evidence of .

Which statement is TRUE regarding caffeine?

Which worker is most likely to have the greatest difficulty with disruptions in their circadian rhythms?

In the United States, psychological factors influence ____.

Enuresis is diagnosed when a child who is at least wets his or her bed or pajamas at least over a three-month period.

Which of the following would be recommended for a person experiencing insomnia?

The long-term effects of prenatal exposure to cocaine ____.

Michael wants to use hypnosis to help him swim faster. What should you tell him research reveals about hypnosis being used in this way?

People living in climates where snow is commonplace will be most likely to dream about ____.

The effects of bath salts are unpredictable because ____.

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Exam 4: Consciousness

If you miss a night of sleep, the next time you sleep, you are likely to experience ____.

Sleep may facilitate the removal of the metabolite amyloid beta from the brain, suggesting a role in reducing the incidence of ______.

If the usual amount of a drug no longer provides the effects that it once did, ____ has developed.

From which stage of sleep is it most difficult to be awakened?

The suprachiasmatic nucleus is ____.

For which of the following individuals is hypnosis likely to be most effective if all were to have a high susceptibility to hypnosis?

If you suddenly fall into REM sleep during alert times of the day, you may be diagnosed with ____.

Which statement is TRUE regarding the frequency of sleep disorders in the United States?

Westley takes an extremely large dose of cocaine on his first try of this substance. Westley is most likely to experience which of the following?

Mark has been drinking alcohol for six months. Each time he drinks he needs more and more alcohol to achieve the same buzz, which demonstrates ____. If he does not drink, Mark is nauseous and shakes, which is evidence of ____.

Which statement is TRUE regarding caffeine?

Which worker is most likely to have the greatest difficulty with disruptions in their circadian rhythms?

In the United States, psychological factors influence ____.

Enuresis is diagnosed when a child who is at least ____ wets his or her bed or pajamas at least ____ over a three-month period.

Which of the following would be recommended for a person experiencing insomnia?

The long-term effects of prenatal exposure to cocaine ____.

Michael wants to use hypnosis to help him swim faster. What should you tell him research reveals about hypnosis being used in this way?

People living in climates where snow is commonplace will be most likely to dream about ____.

The effects of bath salts are unpredictable because ____.

The Science of Psychology

Neuroscience

Sensation and Perception

Motivation and Emotion

Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Human Development

Social Psychology

Personality

Health, Stress, and Coping

Mental Health Disorders

Mental Health Therapies

Filters

Mark has been drinking alcohol for six months. Each time he drinks he needs more and more alcohol to achieve the same buzz, which demonstrates . If he does not drink, Mark is nauseous and shakes, which is evidence of .

Enuresis is diagnosed when a child who is at least wets his or her bed or pajamas at least over a three-month period.