Question 1

Amphetamines are __________.

Accepted Answer

A) barbiturates 
B) stimulants 
C) hallucinogens 
D) opiates 
A) barbiturates 
B) stimulants 
C) hallucinogens 
D) opiates

Question 2

Shateesh takes a moderate dose of a benzodiazepine.She is likely to experience

Accepted Answer

A) wakefulness,alertness,and shortened reaction time. 
B) reduced anxiety and panic,and sedation. 
C) euphoria and relief of pain. 
D) exhilaration,visions,and hallucinations. 
A) wakefulness,alertness,and shortened reaction time. 
B) reduced anxiety and panic,and sedation. 
C) euphoria and relief of pain. 
D) exhilaration,visions,and hallucinations.

Question 3

The activation-synthesis theory proposes that

Accepted Answer

A) the brain tries to make sense of random neural activity by creating dream narratives. 
B) the cortex is inactive during dreaming,so dreaming is completely controlled by the brainstem. 
C) the activity in the brainstem constructs or synthesizes dream narratives. 
D) dreams are active attempts to synthesize solutions to problems. 
A) the brain tries to make sense of random neural activity by creating dream narratives. 
B) the cortex is inactive during dreaming,so dreaming is completely controlled by the brainstem. 
C) the activity in the brainstem constructs or synthesizes dream narratives. 
D) dreams are active attempts to synthesize solutions to problems.

Question 4

These drugs bind to endorphin receptors and mimic the action of endorphins.

Accepted Answer

A) barbiturates 
B) opiates 
C) sedatives 
D) hallucinogens 
A) barbiturates 
B) opiates 
C) sedatives 
D) hallucinogens

Question 5

______________ occur during REM sleep,while __________________ occur during NREM sleep.

Accepted Answer

A) Night terrors; nightmares 
B) Nightmares; night terrors 
C) Ordinary dreams; nightmares. 
D) Nightmares; ordinary dreams 
A) Night terrors; nightmares 
B) Nightmares; night terrors 
C) Ordinary dreams; nightmares. 
D) Nightmares; ordinary dreams

Question 6

When people believe they are not getting much sleep,despite physical evidence to the contrary,they are experiencing _____.

Accepted Answer

A) somnambulism 
B) sleep state misperception 
C) positive sleep state misperception 
D) sleep apnea 
A) somnambulism 
B) sleep state misperception 
C) positive sleep state misperception 
D) sleep apnea

Question 7

The low-voltage brain waves produced during relaxed wakefulness or the twilight stage between waking and sleeping are called __________ waves.

Accepted Answer

A) alpha 
B) beta 
C) delta 
D) theta 
A) alpha 
B) beta 
C) delta 
D) theta

Question 8

Daydreaming,meditation,intoxication,sleep,and hypnosis are all types of __________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Cocaine is a natural drug that is synthesized from leaves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The best adjectives associated with the activation-synthesis hypothesis are:

Accepted Answer

A) bizarre,meaningless,and random. 
B) unconscious,symbolic,and meaningful. 
C) meaningful,problem oriented,and historical. 
D) intelligent,free,and neurotic. 
A) bizarre,meaningless,and random. 
B) unconscious,symbolic,and meaningful. 
C) meaningful,problem oriented,and historical. 
D) intelligent,free,and neurotic.

Question 11

Which of the following statements accurately reflects the relationship of the amount of sleep that an individual receives as a function of age?

Accepted Answer

A) We require more sleep as we age. 
B) As we age,we tend to need less sleep. 
C) We require much sleep during infancy and early childhood,less sleep in adolescence and early adulthood,and then more sleep in middle and older age. 
D) The amount of sleep we require does not follow a consist pattern as we age. 
A) We require more sleep as we age. 
B) As we age,we tend to need less sleep. 
C) We require much sleep during infancy and early childhood,less sleep in adolescence and early adulthood,and then more sleep in middle and older age. 
D) The amount of sleep we require does not follow a consist pattern as we age.

Question 12

Which of the following is a sedative?

Accepted Answer

A) nicotine 
B) barbiturates 
C) heroin 
D) mescaline 
A) nicotine 
B) barbiturates 
C) heroin 
D) mescaline

Question 13

Ernie's muscle movements are not inhibited when he is dreaming.As a result,he literally acts out his dreams,sometimes injuring himself in the process.Ernie appears to suffer from

Accepted Answer

A) severe sleepwalking. 
B) sleep apnea. 
C) narcolepsy. 
D) REM behavior disorder. 
A) severe sleepwalking. 
B) sleep apnea. 
C) narcolepsy. 
D) REM behavior disorder.

Question 14

Why is REM sleep known as paradoxical sleep?

Accepted Answer

A) The brain waves appear to be those of an awake person,but the individual seems to be in a very deep sleep. 
B) The brain waves resemble those of a sleeping individual,but the person behaves as if he is very nearly awake. 
C) The brain wave patterns in REM sleep are totally un-like those produced by brain activity at any other time. 
D) The brain waves resemble those of a sleeping individual,and the person seems to be in a very deep sleep. 
A) The brain waves appear to be those of an awake person,but the individual seems to be in a very deep sleep. 
B) The brain waves resemble those of a sleeping individual,but the person behaves as if he is very nearly awake. 
C) The brain wave patterns in REM sleep are totally un-like those produced by brain activity at any other time. 
D) The brain waves resemble those of a sleeping individual,and the person seems to be in a very deep sleep.

Question 15

Which of the following is true regarding the general effectiveness of hypnosis for the treatment of problems such as anxiety and depression?

Accepted Answer

A) There is no evidence that hypnosis is an effective form of therapy. 
B) Hypnosis is typically more effective than other forms of therapy. 
C) Hypnosis is effective for 75% of all patients. 
D) Hypnosis can be moderately effective,especially when combined with other proven treatments. 
A) There is no evidence that hypnosis is an effective form of therapy. 
B) Hypnosis is typically more effective than other forms of therapy. 
C) Hypnosis is effective for 75% of all patients. 
D) Hypnosis can be moderately effective,especially when combined with other proven treatments.

Question 16

A circadian cycle is about ______ hours long.

Accepted Answer

A) 1)5 
B) 6 
C) 12 
D) 24 
A) 1)5 
B) 6 
C) 12 
D) 24

Question 17

Which of the following is true of circadian rhythms?

Accepted Answer

A) They are artificial inventions of timekeepers. 
B) They are internally generated cycles. 
C) They are sequences of events that occur once a month. 
D) They occur on the same schedule regardless of the changes from day to night. 
A) They are artificial inventions of timekeepers. 
B) They are internally generated cycles. 
C) They are sequences of events that occur once a month. 
D) They occur on the same schedule regardless of the changes from day to night.

Question 18

Yusef spends a night at a sleep clinic.The technicians at the clinic hook Yusef up to sensors to measure respiration,body temperature,muscle movements,and brain activity while he sleeps.What technique is the clinic using to study Yusef's sleep pattern?

Accepted Answer

A) positive sleep state analysis (PSS
A)  
B) somnambulism 
C) polysomnography 
D) biofeedback 
A) positive sleep state analysis (PSS
A)  
B) somnambulism 
C) polysomnography 
D) biofeedback

Question 19

The deepest stage of sleep is __________ sleep.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Drugs that activate the sympathetic nervous system and produce feelings of optimism and boundless energy are called __________.

Accepted Answer

A) hallucinogens 
B) opiates 
C) barbiturates 
D) stimulants 
A) hallucinogens 
B) opiates 
C) barbiturates 
D) stimulants

Amphetamines are __________.

Shateesh takes a moderate dose of a benzodiazepine.She is likely to experience

The activation-synthesis theory proposes that

These drugs bind to endorphin receptors and mimic the action of endorphins.

occur during REM sleep,while ____ occur during NREM sleep.

When people believe they are not getting much sleep,despite physical evidence to the contrary,they are experiencing _____.

The low-voltage brain waves produced during relaxed wakefulness or the twilight stage between waking and sleeping are called __________ waves.

Daydreaming,meditation,intoxication,sleep,and hypnosis are all types of __________.

Cocaine is a natural drug that is synthesized from leaves.

The best adjectives associated with the activation-synthesis hypothesis are:

Which of the following statements accurately reflects the relationship of the amount of sleep that an individual receives as a function of age?

Which of the following is a sedative?

Ernie's muscle movements are not inhibited when he is dreaming.As a result,he literally acts out his dreams,sometimes injuring himself in the process.Ernie appears to suffer from

Why is REM sleep known as paradoxical sleep?

Which of the following is true regarding the general effectiveness of hypnosis for the treatment of problems such as anxiety and depression?

A circadian cycle is about ______ hours long.

Which of the following is true of circadian rhythms?

Yusef spends a night at a sleep clinic.The technicians at the clinic hook Yusef up to sensors to measure respiration,body temperature,muscle movements,and brain activity while he sleeps.What technique is the clinic using to study Yusef's sleep pattern?

The deepest stage of sleep is __________ sleep.

Drugs that activate the sympathetic nervous system and produce feelings of optimism and boundless energy are called __________.

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Exam 5: Consciousness

Amphetamines are __________.

Shateesh takes a moderate dose of a benzodiazepine.She is likely to experience

The activation-synthesis theory proposes that

These drugs bind to endorphin receptors and mimic the action of endorphins.

______________ occur during REM sleep,while __________________ occur during NREM sleep.

When people believe they are not getting much sleep,despite physical evidence to the contrary,they are experiencing _____.

The low-voltage brain waves produced during relaxed wakefulness or the twilight stage between waking and sleeping are called __________ waves.

Daydreaming,meditation,intoxication,sleep,and hypnosis are all types of __________.

Cocaine is a natural drug that is synthesized from leaves.

The best adjectives associated with the activation-synthesis hypothesis are:

Which of the following statements accurately reflects the relationship of the amount of sleep that an individual receives as a function of age?

Which of the following is a sedative?

Ernie's muscle movements are not inhibited when he is dreaming.As a result,he literally acts out his dreams,sometimes injuring himself in the process.Ernie appears to suffer from

Why is REM sleep known as paradoxical sleep?

Which of the following is true regarding the general effectiveness of hypnosis for the treatment of problems such as anxiety and depression?

A circadian cycle is about ______ hours long.

Which of the following is true of circadian rhythms?

Yusef spends a night at a sleep clinic.The technicians at the clinic hook Yusef up to sensors to measure respiration,body temperature,muscle movements,and brain activity while he sleeps.What technique is the clinic using to study Yusef's sleep pattern?

The deepest stage of sleep is __________ sleep.

Drugs that activate the sympathetic nervous system and produce feelings of optimism and boundless energy are called __________.

Introducing Psychological Science

Reading and Evaluating Scientific Research

Biological Psychology

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Thought and Language

Intelligence, aptitude, and Cognitive Abilities

Life Span Development

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Social Psychology

Krause and Corts

Krause and Corts

Filters

occur during REM sleep,while ____ occur during NREM sleep.