Question 1

Melatonin is a hormone:

Accepted Answer

A)  that fluctuates on about a 90-minute cycle. 
B)  that is secreted largely during hours of darkness. 
C)  that is secreted largely during hours of daylight. 
D)  produced by the pituitary gland that triggers sleep. 
A)  that fluctuates on about a 90-minute cycle. 
B)  that is secreted largely during hours of darkness. 
C)  that is secreted largely during hours of daylight. 
D)  produced by the pituitary gland that triggers sleep.

Question 2

During his lecture on dream theories, Prof. Grant points out that a weakness of ________ theory is that some theorists are skeptical about the ability to resolve concerns during sleep.

Accepted Answer

A)  psychoanalytic 
B)  problem-focused 
C)  cognitive 
D)  activation-synthesis 
A)  psychoanalytic 
B)  problem-focused 
C)  cognitive 
D)  activation-synthesis

Question 3

Researchers have recently discovered that sleep enhances ________ as well as consolidation.

Accepted Answer

A)  processing speed 
B)  problem solving 
C)  physical coordination 
D)  creativity 
A)  processing speed 
B)  problem solving 
C)  physical coordination 
D)  creativity

Question 4

According to Hobson's (1988) activation-synthesis view of dreaming, one could say that dreams are really just the brain's way of:

Accepted Answer

A)  deriving order from chaos. 
B)  coping with stress. 
C)  dealing with unconscious conflicts. 
D)  removing mental junk. 
A)  deriving order from chaos. 
B)  coping with stress. 
C)  dealing with unconscious conflicts. 
D)  removing mental junk.

Question 5

Research on premenstrual syndrome indicates that about 50% of women have PMS symptoms predictably over their cycles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

There are ________ stages of NREM sleep.

Accepted Answer

A)  3 
B)  4 
C)  5 
D)  6 
A)  3 
B)  4 
C)  5 
D)  6

Question 7

Kiyoshi planned to take over-the-counter melatonin supplements in order to restore the 24-hour sleep-wake cycle that was typical before she began college. After reading her psychology textbook, Kiyoshi decided that she:

Accepted Answer

A)  should refrain from taking the supplements since research with melatonin has had mixed results. 
B)  supplements would be most effective if she were to take them on a long-term basis. 
C)  should check and make sure her supplements meet the federal standards for quality. 
D)  should check and make sure her supplements meet the federal standards for dosage. 
A)  should refrain from taking the supplements since research with melatonin has had mixed results. 
B)  supplements would be most effective if she were to take them on a long-term basis. 
C)  should check and make sure her supplements meet the federal standards for quality. 
D)  should check and make sure her supplements meet the federal standards for dosage.

Question 8

The problem-solving theory states that the purpose of dreaming is to express unconscious wishes, thoughts, and conflicts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Match each drug with the appropriate drug category.
-Alcohol

Accepted Answer

A) depressant drug 
B) opiate drug 
C) stimulant drug 
D) psychedelic drug 
A) depressant drug 
B) opiate drug 
C) stimulant drug 
D) psychedelic drug

Question 10

PMS and SAD are related in that:

Accepted Answer

A)  women who suffer from SAD also tend to suffer from PMS. 
B)  both appear to be most prevalent in non-Western cultures. 
C)  both are easily treated with over-the-counter medications. 
D)  both seem to be less common than is typically believed. 
A)  women who suffer from SAD also tend to suffer from PMS. 
B)  both appear to be most prevalent in non-Western cultures. 
C)  both are easily treated with over-the-counter medications. 
D)  both seem to be less common than is typically believed.

Question 11

During her lecture on dream theories, Professor Vlahakis points out that ________ theory says more about REM sleep than about dreaming.

Accepted Answer

A)  psychoanalytic 
B)  problem-focused 
C)  cognitive 
D)  activation-synthesis 
A)  psychoanalytic 
B)  problem-focused 
C)  cognitive 
D)  activation-synthesis

Question 12

Delta waves are characteristic of:

Accepted Answer

A)  REM sleep. 
B)  NREM sleep. 
C)  paradoxical sleep. 
D)  waking. 
A)  REM sleep. 
B)  NREM sleep. 
C)  paradoxical sleep. 
D)  waking.

Question 13

Match each description with the appropriate term.
-A disorder in which breathing briefly stops during sleep, causing the person to choke and gasp and momentarily awaken.

Accepted Answer

A) narcolepsy 
B) internal desynchronization 
C) sleep apnea 
D) lucid dreaming 
E) seasonal affective disorder 
A) narcolepsy 
B) internal desynchronization 
C) sleep apnea 
D) lucid dreaming 
E) seasonal affective disorder

Question 14

In a study of mood changes in men and women, researchers found that women and men differ in the emotional symptoms that they report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A ________ drug causes disruption of normal thought processes such as the perception of time and space.

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulant 
B)  depressant 
C)  psychoactive 
D)  psychedelic 
A)  stimulant 
B)  depressant 
C)  psychoactive 
D)  psychedelic

Question 16

Among the common effects of tranquilizers are:

Accepted Answer

A)  slowed reaction time, depression, reduced ability to store new memories or to retrieve old ones, and poor coordination. 
B)  sedation, reduced tension, and reduced anxiety. 
C)  euphoria and relief from pain. 
D)  exhilaration, visions and hallucinations, and insightful experiences. 
A)  slowed reaction time, depression, reduced ability to store new memories or to retrieve old ones, and poor coordination. 
B)  sedation, reduced tension, and reduced anxiety. 
C)  euphoria and relief from pain. 
D)  exhilaration, visions and hallucinations, and insightful experiences.

Question 17

Match each description with the appropriate term.
-A sleep disorder involving sudden and unpredictable daytime attacks of sleepiness or lapses into REM sleep.

Accepted Answer

A) narcolepsy 
B) internal desynchronization 
C) sleep apnea 
D) lucid dreaming 
E) seasonal affective disorder 
A) narcolepsy 
B) internal desynchronization 
C) sleep apnea 
D) lucid dreaming 
E) seasonal affective disorder

Question 18

Among the common effects of heroin are:

Accepted Answer

A)  slowed reaction time, reduced ability to store new memories or to retrieve old ones, and poor coordination. 
B)  sedation, reduced tension, and reduced anxiety. 
C)  euphoria and relief from pain. 
D)  exhilaration, visions and hallucinations, and insightful experiences. 
A)  slowed reaction time, reduced ability to store new memories or to retrieve old ones, and poor coordination. 
B)  sedation, reduced tension, and reduced anxiety. 
C)  euphoria and relief from pain. 
D)  exhilaration, visions and hallucinations, and insightful experiences.

Question 19

During a lecture on dream theories, the professor points out that the interpretations are often far-fetched in ________ theory.

Accepted Answer

A)  psychoanalytic 
B)  problem-focused 
C)  cognitive 
D)  activation-synthesis 
A)  psychoanalytic 
B)  problem-focused 
C)  cognitive 
D)  activation-synthesis

Question 20

Sleep deprivation can result in all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  decline of hormones necessary for proper immune system. 
B)  decline in mental flexibility, attention, and creativity. 
C)  occurrence of hallucinations and delusions. 
D)  increased muscle pain and lack of coordination. 
A)  decline of hormones necessary for proper immune system. 
B)  decline in mental flexibility, attention, and creativity. 
C)  occurrence of hallucinations and delusions. 
D)  increased muscle pain and lack of coordination.

Melatonin is a hormone:

During his lecture on dream theories, Prof. Grant points out that a weakness of ________ theory is that some theorists are skeptical about the ability to resolve concerns during sleep.

Researchers have recently discovered that sleep enhances ________ as well as consolidation.

According to Hobson's (1988) activation-synthesis view of dreaming, one could say that dreams are really just the brain's way of:

Research on premenstrual syndrome indicates that about 50% of women have PMS symptoms predictably over their cycles.

There are ________ stages of NREM sleep.

Kiyoshi planned to take over-the-counter melatonin supplements in order to restore the 24-hour sleep-wake cycle that was typical before she began college. After reading her psychology textbook, Kiyoshi decided that she:

The problem-solving theory states that the purpose of dreaming is to express unconscious wishes, thoughts, and conflicts.

Match each drug with the appropriate drug category. -Alcohol

PMS and SAD are related in that:

During her lecture on dream theories, Professor Vlahakis points out that ________ theory says more about REM sleep than about dreaming.

Delta waves are characteristic of:

Match each description with the appropriate term. -A disorder in which breathing briefly stops during sleep, causing the person to choke and gasp and momentarily awaken.

In a study of mood changes in men and women, researchers found that women and men differ in the emotional symptoms that they report.

A ________ drug causes disruption of normal thought processes such as the perception of time and space.

Among the common effects of tranquilizers are:

Match each description with the appropriate term. -A sleep disorder involving sudden and unpredictable daytime attacks of sleepiness or lapses into REM sleep.

Among the common effects of heroin are:

During a lecture on dream theories, the professor points out that the interpretations are often far-fetched in ________ theory.

Sleep deprivation can result in all of the following EXCEPT:

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Exam 5: Body Rhythms and Mental States

Melatonin is a hormone:

During his lecture on dream theories, Prof. Grant points out that a weakness of ________ theory is that some theorists are skeptical about the ability to resolve concerns during sleep.

Researchers have recently discovered that sleep enhances ________ as well as consolidation.

According to Hobson's (1988) activation-synthesis view of dreaming, one could say that dreams are really just the brain's way of:

Research on premenstrual syndrome indicates that about 50% of women have PMS symptoms predictably over their cycles.

There are ________ stages of NREM sleep.

Kiyoshi planned to take over-the-counter melatonin supplements in order to restore the 24-hour sleep-wake cycle that was typical before she began college. After reading her psychology textbook, Kiyoshi decided that she:

The problem-solving theory states that the purpose of dreaming is to express unconscious wishes, thoughts, and conflicts.

Match each drug with the appropriate drug category. -Alcohol

PMS and SAD are related in that:

During her lecture on dream theories, Professor Vlahakis points out that ________ theory says more about REM sleep than about dreaming.

Delta waves are characteristic of:

Match each description with the appropriate term. -A disorder in which breathing briefly stops during sleep, causing the person to choke and gasp and momentarily awaken.

In a study of mood changes in men and women, researchers found that women and men differ in the emotional symptoms that they report.

A ________ drug causes disruption of normal thought processes such as the perception of time and space.

Among the common effects of tranquilizers are:

Match each description with the appropriate term. -A sleep disorder involving sudden and unpredictable daytime attacks of sleepiness or lapses into REM sleep.

Among the common effects of heroin are:

During a lecture on dream theories, the professor points out that the interpretations are often far-fetched in ________ theory.

Sleep deprivation can result in all of the following EXCEPT:

What Is Psychology

How Psychologists Do Research

Genes, Evolution, and Environment

The Brain: Source of Mind and Self

Sensation and Perception

Learning and Conditioning

Behaviour in Social and Cultural Context

Thinking and Intelligence

Memory

Emotion, Stress, and Health

Motivation

Development Over the Life Span

Theories of Personality

Psychological Disorders

Approaches to Treatment and Therapy

Filters