Question 1

Which of the following correctly identifies factors in the risk for progressing from alcohol use to alcohol abuse or addiction?

Accepted Answer

A) impulsivity, low response to alcohol 
B) impulsivity, high response to alcohol 
C) genes alone 
D) environment alone 
A) impulsivity, low response to alcohol 
B) impulsivity, high response to alcohol 
C) genes alone 
D) environment alone

Question 2

Drugs affect our brain through interaction with the _____ system.

Accepted Answer

A) neurotransmitter 
B) frontal lobes 
C) thinking 
D) cerebrospinal fluid 
A) neurotransmitter 
B) frontal lobes 
C) thinking 
D) cerebrospinal fluid

Question 3

MDMA, more commonly known as _____, works primarily by affecting the availability of the neurotransmitter _____.

Accepted Answer

A) ecstasy; serotonin 
B) crack; dopamine 
C) a date rape drug; GABA 
D) speed; acetylcholine 
A) ecstasy; serotonin 
B) crack; dopamine 
C) a date rape drug; GABA 
D) speed; acetylcholine

Question 4

What is the most significant environmental cue that influences the circadian rhythm?

Accepted Answer

A) the temperature 
B) food 
C) light 
D) sleep 
A) the temperature 
B) food 
C) light 
D) sleep

Question 5

Two of the main indicators of physiological drug dependence are _____ and _____.

Accepted Answer

tolerance;

Question 6

_____ is the scientific term for the sleep disorder in which a person talks in his/her sleep.

Accepted Answer

A) Sleep apnea 
B) Somnambulism 
C) Narcolepsy 
D) Somniloquy 
A) Sleep apnea 
B) Somnambulism 
C) Narcolepsy 
D) Somniloquy

Question 7

Certain neurotransmitters that exert inhibiting influences on impulsive thoughts and acts during the day are less plentiful during REM dreaming. They are _____ and _____

Accepted Answer

A) dopamine; acetylcholine. 
B) endocannabinoid; endorphine. 
C) adrenaline; cortisol 
D) serotonin; norephinephrine 
A) dopamine; acetylcholine. 
B) endocannabinoid; endorphine. 
C) adrenaline; cortisol 
D) serotonin; norephinephrine

Question 8

The bizarre, illogical events of dreams can be explained in part because the prefrontal cortex is _____ during REM dreams.

Accepted Answer

A) suppressed 
B) overactive 
C) fluctuating 
D) paralyzed 
A) suppressed 
B) overactive 
C) fluctuating 
D) paralyzed

Question 9

Some researchers suggest that people become hypnotized because they want to and they have an expectation that it will work. These researchers are supporting the _____

Accepted Answer

A) theory of dissociated control. 
B) sociocognitive theory of hypnosis. 
C) mere expectation theory of hypnosis. 
D) neodissociation theory of hypnosis. 
A) theory of dissociated control. 
B) sociocognitive theory of hypnosis. 
C) mere expectation theory of hypnosis. 
D) neodissociation theory of hypnosis.

Question 10

Stimulants have which of the following effects?

Accepted Answer

A) increased alertness and blood pressure 
B) increased cerebral blood flow 
C) increased sleepiness and sleep 
D) increased appetite and decreased pulse 
A) increased alertness and blood pressure 
B) increased cerebral blood flow 
C) increased sleepiness and sleep 
D) increased appetite and decreased pulse

Question 11

Bao finds that she feels least alert during the day around 3 p.m., and she does her best work before noon every day. This is most likely because her circadian rhythm causes her cortisol to be _____ in the morning before noon and _____ in the afternoon around 3 p.m.

Accepted Answer

A) higher; lower 
B) lower; higher 
C) absent; peaking 
D) balanced; unbalanced 
A) higher; lower 
B) lower; higher 
C) absent; peaking 
D) balanced; unbalanced

Question 12

Brain imaging studies support the conclusion that meditation _____

Accepted Answer

A) is a form of sleep. 
B) induces an altered state of consciousness. 
C) is a quick fix for health problems. 
D) is not helpful to health. 
A) is a form of sleep. 
B) induces an altered state of consciousness. 
C) is a quick fix for health problems. 
D) is not helpful to health.

Question 13

Daydreaming, meditation, intoxication, sleep, and hypnosis are all types of _____

Accepted Answer

A) self-awareness. 
B) self-absorption. 
C) waking consciousness. 
D) altered states of consciousness. 
A) self-awareness. 
B) self-absorption. 
C) waking consciousness. 
D) altered states of consciousness.

Question 14

Too much _____ from a combination of alcohol and depressants can result in _____

Accepted Answer

A) GABA; death. 
B) dopamine; hyperactivity. 
C) acetylcholine; loss of memory. 
D) serotonin; a bad mood. 
A) GABA; death. 
B) dopamine; hyperactivity. 
C) acetylcholine; loss of memory. 
D) serotonin; a bad mood.

Question 15

The stage of life in which changes in sleep patterns are most often experienced as decreasing the quality of life is _____

Accepted Answer

A) adolescence. 
B) young adulthood. 
C) older adulthood. 
D) middle adulthood. 
A) adolescence. 
B) young adulthood. 
C) older adulthood. 
D) middle adulthood.

Question 16

According to this theory, sleep is necessary for growth and repair of the body.

Accepted Answer

A) restorative theory 
B) adaptive theory 
C) psychoanalytic theory 
D) dream theory 
A) restorative theory 
B) adaptive theory 
C) psychoanalytic theory 
D) dream theory

Question 17

Discuss the general effects of stimulants. Illustrate with at least two specific examples of drugs in this category and their effects.

Accepted Answer

Stimulants increase activity in the cent

Question 18

Kate is a well-respected, 15-year employee at a small office. Because her co-workers have known her for so long, they know that if she falls asleep in the middle of a meeting, they should just leave her alone until she wakes up a few minutes later. It is clear that her coworkers are aware that Kate suffers from _____

Accepted Answer

A) sleep terrors. 
B) somniloquy. 
C) REM rebound. 
D) narcolepsy. 
A) sleep terrors. 
B) somniloquy. 
C) REM rebound. 
D) narcolepsy.

Question 19

Which of the following fits the usual definition of a substance abuse problem?

Accepted Answer

A) Physical withdrawal symptoms occur when use is stopped. 
B) Use is continued after several episodes in which it caused a problem(s). 
C) Tolerance is developed. 
D) There is craving to use every day. 
A) Physical withdrawal symptoms occur when use is stopped. 
B) Use is continued after several episodes in which it caused a problem(s). 
C) Tolerance is developed. 
D) There is craving to use every day.

Question 20

Brain activity is taking place _____ during REM dreams.

Accepted Answer

A) only in memory areas 
B) in visual, emotional and other areas 
C) only in association areas 
D) mostly in the prefrontal cortex 
A) only in memory areas 
B) in visual, emotional and other areas 
C) only in association areas 
D) mostly in the prefrontal cortex

Which of the following correctly identifies factors in the risk for progressing from alcohol use to alcohol abuse or addiction?

Drugs affect our brain through interaction with the _____ system.

MDMA, more commonly known as _, works primarily by affecting the availability of the neurotransmitter _.

What is the most significant environmental cue that influences the circadian rhythm?

Two of the main indicators of physiological drug dependence are _ and _.

_____ is the scientific term for the sleep disorder in which a person talks in his/her sleep.

Certain neurotransmitters that exert inhibiting influences on impulsive thoughts and acts during the day are less plentiful during REM dreaming. They are _ and _

The bizarre, illogical events of dreams can be explained in part because the prefrontal cortex is _____ during REM dreams.

Some researchers suggest that people become hypnotized because they want to and they have an expectation that it will work. These researchers are supporting the _____

Stimulants have which of the following effects?

Bao finds that she feels least alert during the day around 3 p.m., and she does her best work before noon every day. This is most likely because her circadian rhythm causes her cortisol to be _ in the morning before noon and _ in the afternoon around 3 p.m.

Brain imaging studies support the conclusion that meditation _____

Daydreaming, meditation, intoxication, sleep, and hypnosis are all types of _____

Too much _ from a combination of alcohol and depressants can result in _

The stage of life in which changes in sleep patterns are most often experienced as decreasing the quality of life is _____

According to this theory, sleep is necessary for growth and repair of the body.

Discuss the general effects of stimulants. Illustrate with at least two specific examples of drugs in this category and their effects.

Which of the following fits the usual definition of a substance abuse problem?

Brain activity is taking place _____ during REM dreams.

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Exam 4: Consciousness

Which of the following correctly identifies factors in the risk for progressing from alcohol use to alcohol abuse or addiction?

Drugs affect our brain through interaction with the _____ system.

MDMA, more commonly known as _____, works primarily by affecting the availability of the neurotransmitter _____.

What is the most significant environmental cue that influences the circadian rhythm?

Two of the main indicators of physiological drug dependence are _____ and _____.

_____ is the scientific term for the sleep disorder in which a person talks in his/her sleep.

Certain neurotransmitters that exert inhibiting influences on impulsive thoughts and acts during the day are less plentiful during REM dreaming. They are _____ and _____

The bizarre, illogical events of dreams can be explained in part because the prefrontal cortex is _____ during REM dreams.

Some researchers suggest that people become hypnotized because they want to and they have an expectation that it will work. These researchers are supporting the _____

Stimulants have which of the following effects?

Bao finds that she feels least alert during the day around 3 p.m., and she does her best work before noon every day. This is most likely because her circadian rhythm causes her cortisol to be _____ in the morning before noon and _____ in the afternoon around 3 p.m.

Brain imaging studies support the conclusion that meditation _____

Daydreaming, meditation, intoxication, sleep, and hypnosis are all types of _____

Too much _____ from a combination of alcohol and depressants can result in _____

The stage of life in which changes in sleep patterns are most often experienced as decreasing the quality of life is _____

According to this theory, sleep is necessary for growth and repair of the body.

Discuss the general effects of stimulants. Illustrate with at least two specific examples of drugs in this category and their effects.

Which of the following fits the usual definition of a substance abuse problem?

Brain activity is taking place _____ during REM dreams.

Introduction to Psychology

Biology and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Human Development

Motivation and Emotion

Health and Stress

Personality Theory and Assessment

Defining Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Social Psychology

Human Sexuality and Gender

Filters

MDMA, more commonly known as _, works primarily by affecting the availability of the neurotransmitter _.

Two of the main indicators of physiological drug dependence are _ and _.

Certain neurotransmitters that exert inhibiting influences on impulsive thoughts and acts during the day are less plentiful during REM dreaming. They are _ and _

Bao finds that she feels least alert during the day around 3 p.m., and she does her best work before noon every day. This is most likely because her circadian rhythm causes her cortisol to be _ in the morning before noon and _ in the afternoon around 3 p.m.

Too much _ from a combination of alcohol and depressants can result in _