Question 1

All of the following statements regarding REM sleep are true EXCEPT:

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A)  heart rate increases and becomes irregular during REM sleep. 
B)  breathing rate increases during REM sleep. 
C)  vivid dreams occur during REM sleep. 
D)  the activity of skeletal muscles increases during REM sleep. 
A)  heart rate increases and becomes irregular during REM sleep. 
B)  breathing rate increases during REM sleep. 
C)  vivid dreams occur during REM sleep. 
D)  the activity of skeletal muscles increases during REM sleep.

Question 2

Fawn consumed a large amount of the most popular street drug at a party.It gave her a sense of energy and alertness although she also became anxious and irritable.Which of the following drugs has she most likely consumed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heroin 
B)  Rohypnol 
C)  Marijuana 
D)  Methamphetamine 
A)  Heroin 
B)  Rohypnol 
C)  Marijuana 
D)  Methamphetamine

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a psychoactive drug?

Accepted Answer

A)  Caffeine 
B)  Nicotine 
C)  Antibiotics 
D)  Amphetamines 
A)  Caffeine 
B)  Nicotine 
C)  Antibiotics 
D)  Amphetamines

Question 4

Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding potential cross-cultural variation in the attempt to alter consciousness?

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A)  The attempt to alter consciousness appears in some cultures but not in others;among those cultures in which it appears,though,the means to alter consciousness are much the same. 
B)  The attempt to alter consciousness appears to be universal,but the particular means to do so vary from culture to culture. 
C)  The attempt to alter consciousness appears to be universal,as are the particular means to do so. 
D)  The attempt to alter consciousness appears in some cultures but not in others;among those cultures in which it appears,the means to alter consciousness vary dramatically. 
A)  The attempt to alter consciousness appears in some cultures but not in others;among those cultures in which it appears,though,the means to alter consciousness are much the same. 
B)  The attempt to alter consciousness appears to be universal,but the particular means to do so vary from culture to culture. 
C)  The attempt to alter consciousness appears to be universal,as are the particular means to do so. 
D)  The attempt to alter consciousness appears in some cultures but not in others;among those cultures in which it appears,the means to alter consciousness vary dramatically.

Question 5

Depressants are drugs that:

Accepted Answer

A)  lead to a sense of energy and alertness and decreased appetite. 
B)  have an arousal effect on the central nervous system,causing a rise in heart rate,blood pressure,and muscular tension. 
C)  slow down the nervous system. 
D)  increase relaxation and relieve pain and anxiety. 
A)  lead to a sense of energy and alertness and decreased appetite. 
B)  have an arousal effect on the central nervous system,causing a rise in heart rate,blood pressure,and muscular tension. 
C)  slow down the nervous system. 
D)  increase relaxation and relieve pain and anxiety.

Question 6

Which of the following notions regarding hypnosis is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  People do not engage in self-destructive acts when hypnotized. 
B)  People are capable of lying when hypnotized. 
C)  People cannot be induced to perform antisocial behaviors when hypnotized. 
D)  People lose all will of their own. 
A)  People do not engage in self-destructive acts when hypnotized. 
B)  People are capable of lying when hypnotized. 
C)  People cannot be induced to perform antisocial behaviors when hypnotized. 
D)  People lose all will of their own.

Question 7

Of the ethnic groups in the United States,the rate of alcoholism is lowest among _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  East Asians 
B)  Caucasians 
C)  Latin Americans 
D)  African Americans 
A)  East Asians 
B)  Caucasians 
C)  Latin Americans 
D)  African Americans

Question 8

_____ drugs are drugs that influence a person's emotions,perceptions,and behavior.

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A)  Psychoactive 
B)  Antiarrhythmic agent 
C)  Interferon 
D)  Antianginal 
A)  Psychoactive 
B)  Antiarrhythmic agent 
C)  Interferon 
D)  Antianginal

Question 9

You are suffering from insomnia.Identify three practices you might adopt or changes you might make to your daily routine to help you sleep better.

Accepted Answer

Students' answers may vary.
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Question 10

Based on your reading of the text,Ecstasy and LSD influence the action of the neurotransmitter .

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

According to a survey of 14,000 high school seniors across the United States,which of the following substances have high school seniors used the most?

Accepted Answer

A)  Marijuana 
B)  Alcohol 
C)  Cigarettes 
D)  Steroids 
A)  Marijuana 
B)  Alcohol 
C)  Cigarettes 
D)  Steroids

Question 12

Based on your reading of the text,_____ is currently the most dangerous street drug in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)  crack cocaine 
B)  heroin 
C)  Ecstasy 
D)  methamphetamine 
A)  crack cocaine 
B)  heroin 
C)  Ecstasy 
D)  methamphetamine

Question 13

Which of the following is true of sleeping patterns of men and women?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women typically fall asleep more quickly than men. 
B)  Women have fewer concerns about the amount of sleep they get than men. 
C)  Men sleep for longer periods and more deeply than women. 
D)  Men get up fewer times in the night than women. 
A)  Women typically fall asleep more quickly than men. 
B)  Women have fewer concerns about the amount of sleep they get than men. 
C)  Men sleep for longer periods and more deeply than women. 
D)  Men get up fewer times in the night than women.

Question 14

Based on your reading of the text,about one in _____ American adults has a drinking problem.

Accepted Answer

A)  6 
B)  8 
C)  13 
D)  20 
A)  6 
B)  8 
C)  13 
D)  20

Question 15

Which of the following alternatives best expresses the relationship between the activation information modulation (AIM)and activation-synthesis theories of dreaming?

Accepted Answer

A)  Activation information modulation (AIM)theory is a competitor to activation-synthesis theory. 
B)  Activation-synthesis theory is part of the activation information modulation (AIM)theory. 
C)  Activation-synthesis theory has been refined by the activation information modulation (AIM)theory. 
D)  Activation information modulation (AIM)theory was replaced by activation-synthesis theory. 
A)  Activation information modulation (AIM)theory is a competitor to activation-synthesis theory. 
B)  Activation-synthesis theory is part of the activation information modulation (AIM)theory. 
C)  Activation-synthesis theory has been refined by the activation information modulation (AIM)theory. 
D)  Activation information modulation (AIM)theory was replaced by activation-synthesis theory.

Question 16

Which of the following is true of altered state of consciousness?

Accepted Answer

A)  People start thinking logically. 
B)  People feel a sense of ineffability. 
C)  People gain self-control. 
D)  People's sense of time becomes more distinct. 
A)  People start thinking logically. 
B)  People feel a sense of ineffability. 
C)  People gain self-control. 
D)  People's sense of time becomes more distinct.

Question 17

Write brief vignettes or case studies of three different individuals,each suffering from a different sleep disturbances.Include demographic information where relevant.

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Question 18

During _____,images sometimes appear,as if we were viewing still photos.

Accepted Answer

A)  stage 1 sleep 
B)  stage 2 sleep 
C)  stage 3 sleep 
D)  stage 4 sleep 
A)  stage 1 sleep 
B)  stage 2 sleep 
C)  stage 3 sleep 
D)  stage 4 sleep

Question 19

_____ is/are sudden awakenings from non-REM sleep that is accompanied by extreme fear,panic,and strong physiological arousal.

Accepted Answer

A)  Bruxism 
B)  Narcolepsy 
C)  Night terrors 
D)  Sleep apnea 
A)  Bruxism 
B)  Narcolepsy 
C)  Night terrors 
D)  Sleep apnea

Question 20

Continued Ecstasy use may be associated with:

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased testosterone production. 
B)  flashbacks. 
C)  memory difficulties. 
D)  lung damage. 
A)  decreased testosterone production. 
B)  flashbacks. 
C)  memory difficulties. 
D)  lung damage.

All of the following statements regarding REM sleep are true EXCEPT:

Fawn consumed a large amount of the most popular street drug at a party.It gave her a sense of energy and alertness although she also became anxious and irritable.Which of the following drugs has she most likely consumed?

Which of the following is NOT a psychoactive drug?

Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding potential cross-cultural variation in the attempt to alter consciousness?

Depressants are drugs that:

Which of the following notions regarding hypnosis is FALSE?

Of the ethnic groups in the United States,the rate of alcoholism is lowest among _____.

_____ drugs are drugs that influence a person's emotions,perceptions,and behavior.

You are suffering from insomnia.Identify three practices you might adopt or changes you might make to your daily routine to help you sleep better.

Based on your reading of the text,Ecstasy and LSD influence the action of the neurotransmitter .

According to a survey of 14,000 high school seniors across the United States,which of the following substances have high school seniors used the most?

Based on your reading of the text,_____ is currently the most dangerous street drug in the United States.

Which of the following is true of sleeping patterns of men and women?

Based on your reading of the text,about one in _____ American adults has a drinking problem.

Which of the following alternatives best expresses the relationship between the activation information modulation (AIM)and activation-synthesis theories of dreaming?

Which of the following is true of altered state of consciousness?

Write brief vignettes or case studies of three different individuals,each suffering from a different sleep disturbances.Include demographic information where relevant.

During _____,images sometimes appear,as if we were viewing still photos.

_____ is/are sudden awakenings from non-REM sleep that is accompanied by extreme fear,panic,and strong physiological arousal.

Continued Ecstasy use may be associated with:

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Exam 4: States of Consciousness

All of the following statements regarding REM sleep are true EXCEPT:

Fawn consumed a large amount of the most popular street drug at a party.It gave her a sense of energy and alertness although she also became anxious and irritable.Which of the following drugs has she most likely consumed?

Which of the following is NOT a psychoactive drug?

Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding potential cross-cultural variation in the attempt to alter consciousness?

Depressants are drugs that:

Which of the following notions regarding hypnosis is FALSE?

Of the ethnic groups in the United States,the rate of alcoholism is lowest among _____.

_____ drugs are drugs that influence a person's emotions,perceptions,and behavior.

You are suffering from insomnia.Identify three practices you might adopt or changes you might make to your daily routine to help you sleep better.

Based on your reading of the text,Ecstasy and LSD influence the action of the neurotransmitter .

According to a survey of 14,000 high school seniors across the United States,which of the following substances have high school seniors used the most?

Based on your reading of the text,_____ is currently the most dangerous street drug in the United States.

Which of the following is true of sleeping patterns of men and women?

Based on your reading of the text,about one in _____ American adults has a drinking problem.

Which of the following alternatives best expresses the relationship between the activation information modulation (AIM)and activation-synthesis theories of dreaming?

Which of the following is true of altered state of consciousness?

Write brief vignettes or case studies of three different individuals,each suffering from a different sleep disturbances.Include demographic information where relevant.

During _____,images sometimes appear,as if we were viewing still photos.

_____ is/are sudden awakenings from non-REM sleep that is accompanied by extreme fear,panic,and strong physiological arousal.

Continued Ecstasy use may be associated with:

Introduction to Psychology

Neuroscience and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Language, and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Development

Personality

Health Psychology: Stress, Coping, and Well-Being

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Social Psychology

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