Question 1

Momentary interruptions of spiky waves called sleep spindles are characteristic of _____ sleep.

Accepted Answer

A) REM 
B) stage 1 
C) stage 2 
D) stage 4 
A) REM 
B) stage 1 
C) stage 2 
D) stage 4

Question 2

Anya pulled all-nighters both last night and the night before.Tonight,finally,she anticipates going to bed at her usual time.Which of the following alternatives most accurately describes and identifies what Anya is likely to experience?

Accepted Answer

A) Anya will spend a greater proportion of her sleep time than usual in the REM stage.This phenomenon is called restoration. 
B) Anya will spend a greater proportion of her sleep time than usual in the REM stage.This phenomenon is called rebound. 
C) Anya will spend a greater proportion of her sleep time than usual in the NREM stages.This phenomenon is called restoration. 
D) Anya will spend a greater proportion of her sleep time than usual in the NREM stages.This phenomenon is called rebound. 
A) Anya will spend a greater proportion of her sleep time than usual in the REM stage.This phenomenon is called restoration. 
B) Anya will spend a greater proportion of her sleep time than usual in the REM stage.This phenomenon is called rebound. 
C) Anya will spend a greater proportion of her sleep time than usual in the NREM stages.This phenomenon is called restoration. 
D) Anya will spend a greater proportion of her sleep time than usual in the NREM stages.This phenomenon is called rebound.

Question 3

How often and for how long should meditation be practiced to realize its benefits?

Accepted Answer

A) Twice weekly,for 20 minutes at a time 
B) Twice daily,for 20 minutes at a time 
C) Daily,for several hours at a stretch 
D) Once a month for two hours 
A) Twice weekly,for 20 minutes at a time 
B) Twice daily,for 20 minutes at a time 
C) Daily,for several hours at a stretch 
D) Once a month for two hours

Question 4

The onset of REM sleep _____ the release of neurotransmitters called _____.

Accepted Answer

A) increases; endorphins 
B) decreases; endorphins 
C) starts; monoamines 
D) stops; monoamines 
A) increases; endorphins 
B) decreases; endorphins 
C) starts; monoamines 
D) stops; monoamines

Question 5

Briefly discuss the reasons for needing sleep.

Accepted Answer

One explanation,based on an evolutionary

Question 6

Dexedrine,benzedrine,and crystal methamphetamine are examples of _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dexedrine,benzedrine,and crystal methamphetamine are examples of _____....

Question 7

Imagine you are a research assistant in a sleep laboratory.You are required to keep a log of sleeping participants' brain,physiological,and general body activity every quarter-hour during the night.A typical sleeper falls asleep at 12:00 a.m.Show the portion of the log beginning at 12:15 a.m.and ending at 1:45 a.m.There should be seven brief entries,each corresponding to a successive quarter-hour (e.g. ,1:15 a.m. )during this interval.

Accepted Answer

The answer should resemble the following

Question 8

Lance has 6 drinks one night.He has engaged in _____drinking.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Lance has 6 drinks one night.He has...

Question 9

According to hypnosis researcher Ernest Hilgard,hypnosis brings about a dissociation of consciousness into two simultaneous components.This is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A) divided consciousness 
B) complementary consciousness 
C) simultaneous consciousness 
D) binary consciousness 
A) divided consciousness 
B) complementary consciousness 
C) simultaneous consciousness 
D) binary consciousness

Question 10

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 11

According to famed hypnosis researcher _____.

Accepted Answer

A) Hilgard,hypnosis causes a division of consciousness 
B) Hilgard,hypnosis is really no different than waking consciousness 
C) Hobson,hypnosis causes a division of consciousness 
D) Hobson,hypnosis is really no different than waking consciousness 
A) Hilgard,hypnosis causes a division of consciousness 
B) Hilgard,hypnosis is really no different than waking consciousness 
C) Hobson,hypnosis causes a division of consciousness 
D) Hobson,hypnosis is really no different than waking consciousness

Question 12

_____ are unusually frightening dreams that occur fairly often.

Accepted Answer

A) Lucid dreams 
B) Nightmares 
C) Precognitive dreams 
D) Breakdown dreams 
A) Lucid dreams 
B) Nightmares 
C) Precognitive dreams 
D) Breakdown dreams

Question 13

How long is a typical sleep cycle,in which a sleeper progresses through some or all of the sleep stages?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 hour 
B) 90 minutes 
C) 120 minutes 
D) 5 hours 
A) 1 hour 
B) 90 minutes 
C) 120 minutes 
D) 5 hours

Question 14

According to Freud,the apparent story line of dreams is the _____content of dreams.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Freud,the apparent story line of...

Question 15

The use of _____ results in euphoria,relaxed inhibitions,increased appetite,and disoriented behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) hallucinogens 
B) depressants 
C) narcotics 
D) steroids 
A) hallucinogens 
B) depressants 
C) narcotics 
D) steroids

Question 16

If you have ever had a cup of coffee or sipped a beer,you have taken a(n)_____ drug.

Accepted Answer

A) psychoactive 
B) antiarrhythmic agent 
C) Interferon 
D) antianginal 
A) psychoactive 
B) antiarrhythmic agent 
C) Interferon 
D) antianginal

Question 17

According to Freud,the _____ content of dreams refers to the apparent story line of dreams.

Accepted Answer

A) dormant 
B) manifest 
C) latent 
D) vestigial 
A) dormant 
B) manifest 
C) latent 
D) vestigial

Question 18

_____ is a learned technique for refocusing attention that brings about an altered state of consciousness.

Accepted Answer

A) Mysticism 
B) Hypnosis 
C) Mesmerism 
D) Meditation 
A) Mysticism 
B) Hypnosis 
C) Mesmerism 
D) Meditation

Question 19

Esther dreams that she is flying in an airplane.Esther's psychoanalyst suggests that such a dream represents a hidden desire for sexual intercourse.Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Flying is a symbol. 
B) Flying is the latent content. 
C) Flying is the manifest content. 
D) Flying is the true subject of the dream. 
A) Flying is a symbol. 
B) Flying is the latent content. 
C) Flying is the manifest content. 
D) Flying is the true subject of the dream.

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.

Momentary interruptions of spiky waves called sleep spindles are characteristic of _____ sleep.

Anya pulled all-nighters both last night and the night before.Tonight,finally,she anticipates going to bed at her usual time.Which of the following alternatives most accurately describes and identifies what Anya is likely to experience?

How often and for how long should meditation be practiced to realize its benefits?

The onset of REM sleep _ the release of neurotransmitters called _.

Briefly discuss the reasons for needing sleep.

Dexedrine,benzedrine,and crystal methamphetamine are examples of _____.

Lance has 6 drinks one night.He has engaged in _____drinking.

According to hypnosis researcher Ernest Hilgard,hypnosis brings about a dissociation of consciousness into two simultaneous components.This is known as _____.

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

According to famed hypnosis researcher _____.

_____ are unusually frightening dreams that occur fairly often.

How long is a typical sleep cycle,in which a sleeper progresses through some or all of the sleep stages?

According to Freud,the apparent story line of dreams is the _____content of dreams.

The use of _____ results in euphoria,relaxed inhibitions,increased appetite,and disoriented behavior.

If you have ever had a cup of coffee or sipped a beer,you have taken a(n)_____ drug.

According to Freud,the _____ content of dreams refers to the apparent story line of dreams.

_____ is a learned technique for refocusing attention that brings about an altered state of consciousness.

Esther dreams that she is flying in an airplane.Esther's psychoanalyst suggests that such a dream represents a hidden desire for sexual intercourse.Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Continued Ecstasy use may be associated with:

Introduction to Psychology

Psychology Research

Neuroscience and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Cognition and Language

Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Sexuality and Gender

Development

Personality

Health Psychology: Stress, Coping, and Well-Being

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Social Psychology

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Exam 5: States of Consciousness

Momentary interruptions of spiky waves called sleep spindles are characteristic of _____ sleep.

Anya pulled all-nighters both last night and the night before.Tonight,finally,she anticipates going to bed at her usual time.Which of the following alternatives most accurately describes and identifies what Anya is likely to experience?

How often and for how long should meditation be practiced to realize its benefits?

The onset of REM sleep _____ the release of neurotransmitters called _____.

Briefly discuss the reasons for needing sleep.

Dexedrine,benzedrine,and crystal methamphetamine are examples of _____.

Lance has 6 drinks one night.He has engaged in _____drinking.

According to hypnosis researcher Ernest Hilgard,hypnosis brings about a dissociation of consciousness into two simultaneous components.This is known as _____.

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

According to famed hypnosis researcher _____.

_____ are unusually frightening dreams that occur fairly often.

How long is a typical sleep cycle,in which a sleeper progresses through some or all of the sleep stages?

According to Freud,the apparent story line of dreams is the _____content of dreams.

The use of _____ results in euphoria,relaxed inhibitions,increased appetite,and disoriented behavior.

If you have ever had a cup of coffee or sipped a beer,you have taken a(n)_____ drug.

According to Freud,the _____ content of dreams refers to the apparent story line of dreams.

_____ is a learned technique for refocusing attention that brings about an altered state of consciousness.

Esther dreams that she is flying in an airplane.Esther's psychoanalyst suggests that such a dream represents a hidden desire for sexual intercourse.Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Continued Ecstasy use may be associated with:

Introduction to Psychology

Psychology Research

Neuroscience and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Cognition and Language

Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Sexuality and Gender

Development

Personality

Health Psychology: Stress, Coping, and Well-Being

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Social Psychology

Filters

The onset of REM sleep _ the release of neurotransmitters called _.