Question 1

Our sleeping-waking cycle follows a(n)__________ rhythm.

Accepted Answer

A) infradian 
B) circadian 
C) diurnal 
D) ultradian 
A) infradian 
B) circadian 
C) diurnal 
D) ultradian

Question 2

Emilio is currently in Stage 2 sleep.This means his EEG is showing __________ waves.

Accepted Answer

A) only delta 
B) occasional delta 
C) occasional bursts of rapid,high-peaking 
D) only small,irregular 
A) only delta 
B) occasional delta 
C) occasional bursts of rapid,high-peaking 
D) only small,irregular

Question 3

During which part of sleep are you most likely to dream?

Accepted Answer

A) Stage 1 
B) Stage 2 
C) Stage 3 
D) REM sleep 
A) Stage 1 
B) Stage 2 
C) Stage 3 
D) REM sleep

Question 4

The problem-solving explanation of dreaming suggests that

Accepted Answer

A) the symbols and metaphors in a dream disguise a person's true unresolved problems. 
B) dreams are usually about our everyday problems and may even help us to solve those problems. 
C) there is no purpose to dreaming; dreams occur because of random brainstem signals. 
D) we are more likely to dream about good things that happen to us than about our problems. 
A) the symbols and metaphors in a dream disguise a person's true unresolved problems. 
B) dreams are usually about our everyday problems and may even help us to solve those problems. 
C) there is no purpose to dreaming; dreams occur because of random brainstem signals. 
D) we are more likely to dream about good things that happen to us than about our problems.

Question 5

Drugs that depress the activity of the central nervous system are known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A) stimulants 
B) sedatives 
C) hallucinogens 
D) GABAs 
A) stimulants 
B) sedatives 
C) hallucinogens 
D) GABAs

Question 6

Which of the following statements supports the "preserve and protect" hypothesis of sleep?

Accepted Answer

A) People tend to require more sleep after a hard day of work. 
B) Sleep deprivation can lead to impaired cognitive abilities. 
C) Jet lag is usually worse when traveling east than it is when traveling west. 
D) Many small animals sleep during the day,when they could be easily seen by a predator. 
A) People tend to require more sleep after a hard day of work. 
B) Sleep deprivation can lead to impaired cognitive abilities. 
C) Jet lag is usually worse when traveling east than it is when traveling west. 
D) Many small animals sleep during the day,when they could be easily seen by a predator.

Question 7

Which of the following is a problem with many of the drugs used to treat insomnia?

Accepted Answer

A) People can become dependent on the drugs and cannot sleep without them. 
B) These drugs do not actually encourage sleep. 
C) People tend to develop a sensitivity to the drugs (i.e.,the same dose has a greater effect over time.) 
D) Nothing; when take correctly,sedatives are the best treatment for difficulty sleeping. 
A) People can become dependent on the drugs and cannot sleep without them. 
B) These drugs do not actually encourage sleep. 
C) People tend to develop a sensitivity to the drugs (i.e.,the same dose has a greater effect over time.) 
D) Nothing; when take correctly,sedatives are the best treatment for difficulty sleeping.

Question 8

The most frequently used drug in Western Europe is __________.

Accepted Answer

A) alcohol 
B) nicotine 
C) cocaine 
D) marijuana 
A) alcohol 
B) nicotine 
C) cocaine 
D) marijuana

Question 9

The activation-synthesis hypothesis of dreaming states that

Accepted Answer

A) the purpose of dreaming is to express unconscious wishes,thoughts,and conflicts. 
B) there is no purpose to dreaming,dreams occur because of random brainstem signals. 
C) the purpose of dreaming is to resolve current concerns and problems. 
D) dreaming is a by-product of a process of eliminating or strengthening neural connections. 
A) the purpose of dreaming is to express unconscious wishes,thoughts,and conflicts. 
B) there is no purpose to dreaming,dreams occur because of random brainstem signals. 
C) the purpose of dreaming is to resolve current concerns and problems. 
D) dreaming is a by-product of a process of eliminating or strengthening neural connections.

Question 10

Cocaine is a(n)__________.

Accepted Answer

A) opiate 
B) stimulant 
C) barbiturate 
D) hallucinogen 
A) opiate 
B) stimulant 
C) barbiturate 
D) hallucinogen

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true about the use of hypnosis to recover memories?

Accepted Answer

A) It is generally ineffective,but poses no risks and is harmless. 
B) Research has shown hypnosis to be an effective way to recover memoires. 
C) Research indicates that hypnosis does not work,and that it can potentially create false memories. 
D) While some debate persists regarding the technique's effectiveness,most U.S.courts accept testimony obtained from a person who is placed under hypnosis. 
A) It is generally ineffective,but poses no risks and is harmless. 
B) Research has shown hypnosis to be an effective way to recover memoires. 
C) Research indicates that hypnosis does not work,and that it can potentially create false memories. 
D) While some debate persists regarding the technique's effectiveness,most U.S.courts accept testimony obtained from a person who is placed under hypnosis.

Question 12

Which is the stage of sleep from which you would be most easily awakened?

Accepted Answer

A) Stage 1 
B) Stage 2 
C) Stage 3 
D) Stage 4 
A) Stage 1 
B) Stage 2 
C) Stage 3 
D) Stage 4

Question 13

Almost everyone has experienced __________________,the feeling that a situation has happened before,at least once.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Almost everyone has experienced __________________,the feeling that...

Question 14

Naomi's breathing stops briefly during sleep,causing her to gasp.What problem does Naomi most likely have?

Accepted Answer

A) Sleep apnea 
B) Insomnia 
C) Narcolepsy 
D) REM behavior disorder 
A) Sleep apnea 
B) Insomnia 
C) Narcolepsy 
D) REM behavior disorder

Question 15

Which statement best illustrates the relationship between spiritual and recreational uses of drugs?

Accepted Answer

A) Drugs that are treated as illegal in the United States are generally considered illegal everywhere. 
B) Drugs have different effects on brain chemistry depending on the culture. 
C) Drugs can provide different subjective experiences depending on the culture. 
D) Drugs that are legal in the United States are usually illegal and considered dangerous in other cultures. 
A) Drugs that are treated as illegal in the United States are generally considered illegal everywhere. 
B) Drugs have different effects on brain chemistry depending on the culture. 
C) Drugs can provide different subjective experiences depending on the culture. 
D) Drugs that are legal in the United States are usually illegal and considered dangerous in other cultures.

Question 16

A sleep disorder that may require the use of a machine to force air gently into the nasal passages is

Accepted Answer

A) sleep apnea. 
B) insomnia. 
C) narcolepsy. 
D) cataplexy. 
A) sleep apnea. 
B) insomnia. 
C) narcolepsy. 
D) cataplexy.

Question 17

Cocaine is a(n)__________.

Accepted Answer

A) opiate 
B) stimulant 
C) barbiturate 
D) hallucinogen 
A) opiate 
B) stimulant 
C) barbiturate 
D) hallucinogen

Question 18

Emily is currently in Stage 1 sleep.This means she is

Accepted Answer

A) experiencing theta waves and light sleep. 
B) experiencing delta waves and walking in her sleep. 
C) relaxed but awake. 
D) hard to rouse and her muscles are completely relaxed. 
A) experiencing theta waves and light sleep. 
B) experiencing delta waves and walking in her sleep. 
C) relaxed but awake. 
D) hard to rouse and her muscles are completely relaxed.

Question 19

Suppose someone you knew was suffering from insomnia.Explain five healthy sleep related habits or techniques that they could use to improve his or her sleep?

Accepted Answer

-Use your bed for sleeping only,not wor

Question 20

Regarding the use of hypnosis to assist the memory of crime victims,what is the main problem observed in the recall of information in studies so far?

Accepted Answer

A) There is so much information recalled that it is difficult to handle. 
B) Most people recall things under hypnosis as if they were someone else,which challenges the chain of evidence. 
C) People under hypnosis are vulnerable to prompts and suggestion and can create a false memory. 
D) The recall of crimes under hypnosis is extremely traumatic for the victim. 
A) There is so much information recalled that it is difficult to handle. 
B) Most people recall things under hypnosis as if they were someone else,which challenges the chain of evidence. 
C) People under hypnosis are vulnerable to prompts and suggestion and can create a false memory. 
D) The recall of crimes under hypnosis is extremely traumatic for the victim.

Our sleeping-waking cycle follows a(n)__________ rhythm.

Emilio is currently in Stage 2 sleep.This means his EEG is showing __________ waves.

During which part of sleep are you most likely to dream?

The problem-solving explanation of dreaming suggests that

Drugs that depress the activity of the central nervous system are known as _____.

Which of the following statements supports the "preserve and protect" hypothesis of sleep?

Which of the following is a problem with many of the drugs used to treat insomnia?

The most frequently used drug in Western Europe is __________.

The activation-synthesis hypothesis of dreaming states that

Cocaine is a(n)__________.

Which of the following statements is true about the use of hypnosis to recover memories?

Which is the stage of sleep from which you would be most easily awakened?

Almost everyone has experienced __________________,the feeling that a situation has happened before,at least once.

Naomi's breathing stops briefly during sleep,causing her to gasp.What problem does Naomi most likely have?

Which statement best illustrates the relationship between spiritual and recreational uses of drugs?

A sleep disorder that may require the use of a machine to force air gently into the nasal passages is

Cocaine is a(n)__________.

Emily is currently in Stage 1 sleep.This means she is

Suppose someone you knew was suffering from insomnia.Explain five healthy sleep related habits or techniques that they could use to improve his or her sleep?

Regarding the use of hypnosis to assist the memory of crime victims,what is the main problem observed in the recall of information in studies so far?

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Exam 5: Consciousness

Our sleeping-waking cycle follows a(n)__________ rhythm.

Emilio is currently in Stage 2 sleep.This means his EEG is showing __________ waves.

During which part of sleep are you most likely to dream?

The problem-solving explanation of dreaming suggests that

Drugs that depress the activity of the central nervous system are known as _____.

Which of the following statements supports the "preserve and protect" hypothesis of sleep?

Which of the following is a problem with many of the drugs used to treat insomnia?

The most frequently used drug in Western Europe is __________.

The activation-synthesis hypothesis of dreaming states that

Cocaine is a(n)__________.

Which of the following statements is true about the use of hypnosis to recover memories?

Which is the stage of sleep from which you would be most easily awakened?

Almost everyone has experienced __________________,the feeling that a situation has happened before,at least once.

Naomi's breathing stops briefly during sleep,causing her to gasp.What problem does Naomi most likely have?

Which statement best illustrates the relationship between spiritual and recreational uses of drugs?

A sleep disorder that may require the use of a machine to force air gently into the nasal passages is

Cocaine is a(n)__________.

Emily is currently in Stage 1 sleep.This means she is

Suppose someone you knew was suffering from insomnia.Explain five healthy sleep related habits or techniques that they could use to improve his or her sleep?

Regarding the use of hypnosis to assist the memory of crime victims,what is the main problem observed in the recall of information in studies so far?

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

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