Question 1

Which of the following individuals is exhibiting the highest level of conscious awareness?

Accepted Answer

A) Maria, who is working out an algebra problem on a piece of paper 
B) Keiko, who is daydreaming about her upcoming vacation this weekend 
C) Jackson, who is hypnotized in his therapist's office 
D) Benjamin, who is asleep 
A) Maria, who is working out an algebra problem on a piece of paper 
B) Keiko, who is daydreaming about her upcoming vacation this weekend 
C) Jackson, who is hypnotized in his therapist's office 
D) Benjamin, who is asleep

Question 2

Falling asleep all of a sudden while talking to a friend is most likely an example of

Accepted Answer

A) somniloquy. 
B) narcolepsy. 
C) insomnia. 
D) somnambulism. 
A) somniloquy. 
B) narcolepsy. 
C) insomnia. 
D) somnambulism.

Question 3

Which of the following disorders is characterized by the temporary cessation of breathing while asleep?

Accepted Answer

A) narcolepsy 
B) sleep apnea 
C) night terror 
D) insomnia 
A) narcolepsy 
B) sleep apnea 
C) night terror 
D) insomnia

Question 4

Psychoactive drugs that slow down mental and physical activity are called

Accepted Answer

A) inhalants. 
B) stimulants. 
C) hallucinogens. 
D) depressants. 
A) inhalants. 
B) stimulants. 
C) hallucinogens. 
D) depressants.

Question 5

Jet lag may be best explained by the

Accepted Answer

A) elevation of serotonin in the prefrontal cortex. 
B) dramatic changes in environmental stimuli. 
C) dietary changes. 
D) effect of time shifts on the circadian rhythm. 
A) elevation of serotonin in the prefrontal cortex. 
B) dramatic changes in environmental stimuli. 
C) dietary changes. 
D) effect of time shifts on the circadian rhythm.

Question 6

While attending a lecture, Lea starts yawning and fights hard to stay awake.She reclines in her chair and within minutes she falls asleep with her head jerking upward at short intervals.Lea is in

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 7

_____ drug dependence is the physiological need for a drug that causes unpleasant withdrawal symptoms and a craving for the drug when it is discontinued, whereas _____ drug dependence is the strong desire to repeat the use of a drug for emotional reasons.

Accepted Answer

A) Psychological/physical 
B) Physical/psychological 
C) Dissociated/neodissociated 
D) Neodissociated/dissociated 
A) Psychological/physical 
B) Physical/psychological 
C) Dissociated/neodissociated 
D) Neodissociated/dissociated

Question 8

Mr.Owens always sleeps restlessly, snoring and gasping during the night.It is most likely that Mr.Owens suffers from

Accepted Answer

A) sleep apnea. 
B) narcolepsy. 
C) night terror. 
D) insomnia. 
A) sleep apnea. 
B) narcolepsy. 
C) night terror. 
D) insomnia.

Question 9

Compare and contrast rapid eye movement (REM) and non-rapid eye movement (non-REM) sleep.Do we dream during each type of sleep? If so, are there distinctions between REM and non-REM dreams?

Accepted Answer

Specialists refer to sleep stages 1-4 as

Question 10

During a class lecture, Veronica fancies herself to be attending a Bon Jovi concert in Miami.She is most likely

Accepted Answer

A) in an altered state of consciousness. 
B) exhibiting controlled processing. 
C) daydreaming. 
D) lacking awareness. 
A) in an altered state of consciousness. 
B) exhibiting controlled processing. 
C) daydreaming. 
D) lacking awareness.

Question 11

Which category of drugs modify a person's perceptual experiences and produces visual images that are not real?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Which of the following statements about psychoactive drug use is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Illicit drug use is a global problem. 
B) The United States has the lowest rate of adolescent drug use of any industrialized nation. 
C) Drug use among teens is associated with unplanned pregnancy, depression, and school-related difficulties. 
D) There has been strong declines in adolescent use of LSD, Ecstasy, sedatives, and cigarettes. 
A) Illicit drug use is a global problem. 
B) The United States has the lowest rate of adolescent drug use of any industrialized nation. 
C) Drug use among teens is associated with unplanned pregnancy, depression, and school-related difficulties. 
D) There has been strong declines in adolescent use of LSD, Ecstasy, sedatives, and cigarettes.

Question 13

Why do we sleep? What role does sleep play in influencing our psychological and physical health?

Accepted Answer

Sleep is essential for physical and psyc

Question 14

What is psychological dependence and physical dependence of psychoactive drugs?

Accepted Answer

Psychological dependence is the strong d

Question 15

Nolan and his wife were standing in the middle of the kitchen discussing vacation plans when he suddenly crashed to the floor in a deep REM sleep.Nolan may suffer from

Accepted Answer

A) sleep apnea. 
B) insomnia. 
C) narcolepsy. 
D) night terrors. 
A) sleep apnea. 
B) insomnia. 
C) narcolepsy. 
D) night terrors.

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true of caffeine?

Accepted Answer

A) It is the most widely used type of depressant drug. 
B) It decreases central-nervous-system activity. 
C) It is derived from natural components of plants. 
D) It is a main psychoactive ingredient of smokeless tobacco. 
A) It is the most widely used type of depressant drug. 
B) It decreases central-nervous-system activity. 
C) It is derived from natural components of plants. 
D) It is a main psychoactive ingredient of smokeless tobacco.

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true of the cognitive theory of dreaming?

Accepted Answer

A) The theory rests on the idea that dreams are essentially conscious cognitive processing. 
B) In cognitive theory, there is an essential search for the hidden, symbolic content of dreams. 
C) Dreams are viewed as dramatizations of general life concerns that are similar to relaxed daydreams under the cognitive theory. 
D) According to the theory, very unusual aspects of dreams-such as odd activities, strange images, and sudden scene shifts -cannot be understood. 
A) The theory rests on the idea that dreams are essentially conscious cognitive processing. 
B) In cognitive theory, there is an essential search for the hidden, symbolic content of dreams. 
C) Dreams are viewed as dramatizations of general life concerns that are similar to relaxed daydreams under the cognitive theory. 
D) According to the theory, very unusual aspects of dreams-such as odd activities, strange images, and sudden scene shifts -cannot be understood.

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true of hypnosis?

Accepted Answer

A) Individuals in a hypnotic state are unreceptive to external suggestions. 
B) Widespread areas of the cerebral cortex are disabled when individuals are in a hypnotic state. 
C) Individuals in a hypnotic state show characteristics of people being in a relaxed waking state. 
D) Hypnosis produces a state of consciousness dissimilar to other states of consciousness. 
A) Individuals in a hypnotic state are unreceptive to external suggestions. 
B) Widespread areas of the cerebral cortex are disabled when individuals are in a hypnotic state. 
C) Individuals in a hypnotic state show characteristics of people being in a relaxed waking state. 
D) Hypnosis produces a state of consciousness dissimilar to other states of consciousness.

Question 19

Luke, who frequently takes drugs, keeps complaining that his drapes are growing tentacles that are threatening to strangle him.Luke is most likely taking

Accepted Answer

A) alcohol. 
B) Ecstasy. 
C) crack. 
D) lysergic acid diethylamide (LS
D) . 
A) alcohol. 
B) Ecstasy. 
C) crack. 
D) lysergic acid diethylamide (LS
D) .

Question 20

Rebecca's mother suffers from frequent panic attacks.The doctor has prescribed Xanax (a depressant drug that reduces anxiety and induces relaxation).Xanax is classified as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) stimulant. 
B) tranquilizer. 
C) opiate. 
D) hallucinogen. 
A) stimulant. 
B) tranquilizer. 
C) opiate. 
D) hallucinogen.

Which of the following individuals is exhibiting the highest level of conscious awareness?

Falling asleep all of a sudden while talking to a friend is most likely an example of

Which of the following disorders is characterized by the temporary cessation of breathing while asleep?

Psychoactive drugs that slow down mental and physical activity are called

Jet lag may be best explained by the

While attending a lecture, Lea starts yawning and fights hard to stay awake.She reclines in her chair and within minutes she falls asleep with her head jerking upward at short intervals.Lea is in

_ drug dependence is the physiological need for a drug that causes unpleasant withdrawal symptoms and a craving for the drug when it is discontinued, whereas _ drug dependence is the strong desire to repeat the use of a drug for emotional reasons.

Mr.Owens always sleeps restlessly, snoring and gasping during the night.It is most likely that Mr.Owens suffers from

Compare and contrast rapid eye movement (REM) and non-rapid eye movement (non-REM) sleep.Do we dream during each type of sleep? If so, are there distinctions between REM and non-REM dreams?

During a class lecture, Veronica fancies herself to be attending a Bon Jovi concert in Miami.She is most likely

Which category of drugs modify a person's perceptual experiences and produces visual images that are not real?

Which of the following statements about psychoactive drug use is FALSE?

Why do we sleep? What role does sleep play in influencing our psychological and physical health?

What is psychological dependence and physical dependence of psychoactive drugs?

Nolan and his wife were standing in the middle of the kitchen discussing vacation plans when he suddenly crashed to the floor in a deep REM sleep.Nolan may suffer from

Which of the following statements is true of caffeine?

Which of the following statements is true of the cognitive theory of dreaming?

Which of the following statements is true of hypnosis?

Luke, who frequently takes drugs, keeps complaining that his drapes are growing tentacles that are threatening to strangle him.Luke is most likely taking

Rebecca's mother suffers from frequent panic attacks.The doctor has prescribed Xanax (a depressant drug that reduces anxiety and induces relaxation).Xanax is classified as a(n)

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Which of the following individuals is exhibiting the highest level of conscious awareness?

Falling asleep all of a sudden while talking to a friend is most likely an example of

Which of the following disorders is characterized by the temporary cessation of breathing while asleep?

Psychoactive drugs that slow down mental and physical activity are called

Jet lag may be best explained by the

While attending a lecture, Lea starts yawning and fights hard to stay awake.She reclines in her chair and within minutes she falls asleep with her head jerking upward at short intervals.Lea is in

_____ drug dependence is the physiological need for a drug that causes unpleasant withdrawal symptoms and a craving for the drug when it is discontinued, whereas _____ drug dependence is the strong desire to repeat the use of a drug for emotional reasons.

Mr.Owens always sleeps restlessly, snoring and gasping during the night.It is most likely that Mr.Owens suffers from

Compare and contrast rapid eye movement (REM) and non-rapid eye movement (non-REM) sleep.Do we dream during each type of sleep? If so, are there distinctions between REM and non-REM dreams?

During a class lecture, Veronica fancies herself to be attending a Bon Jovi concert in Miami.She is most likely

Which category of drugs modify a person's perceptual experiences and produces visual images that are not real?

Which of the following statements about psychoactive drug use is FALSE?

Why do we sleep? What role does sleep play in influencing our psychological and physical health?

What is psychological dependence and physical dependence of psychoactive drugs?

Nolan and his wife were standing in the middle of the kitchen discussing vacation plans when he suddenly crashed to the floor in a deep REM sleep.Nolan may suffer from

Which of the following statements is true of caffeine?

Which of the following statements is true of the cognitive theory of dreaming?

Which of the following statements is true of hypnosis?

Luke, who frequently takes drugs, keeps complaining that his drapes are growing tentacles that are threatening to strangle him.Luke is most likely taking

Rebecca's mother suffers from frequent panic attacks.The doctor has prescribed Xanax (a depressant drug that reduces anxiety and induces relaxation).Xanax is classified as a(n)

The Science of Psychology

The Brain and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

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Motivation and Emotion

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_ drug dependence is the physiological need for a drug that causes unpleasant withdrawal symptoms and a craving for the drug when it is discontinued, whereas _ drug dependence is the strong desire to repeat the use of a drug for emotional reasons.