Question 1

This dream theory states that the purpose of dreaming is to express unconscious wishes and urges.

Accepted Answer

A) problem solving 
B) cognitive 
C) psychoanalytic 
D) activation-synthesis 
A) problem solving 
B) cognitive 
C) psychoanalytic 
D) activation-synthesis

Question 2

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 3

Repeated use of drugs over a period of time can result in a need for a higher dose to get the intended effect.This condition is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) addiction. 
B) dependence. 
C) withdrawal. 
D) tolerance. 
A) addiction. 
B) dependence. 
C) withdrawal. 
D) tolerance.

Question 4

Which of the following drugs is an opiate?

Accepted Answer

A) mescaline 
B) psilocybin 
C) LSD 
D) heroin 
A) mescaline 
B) psilocybin 
C) LSD 
D) heroin

Question 5

REM sleep has been called "paradoxical sleep" because:

Accepted Answer

A) the brain is very active,yet the body is entirely inactive. 
B) the body is very active and restless,but the brain is very inactive. 
C) the eyes are open,though the person remains asleep. 
D) colorful dreams occur,in contrast to the black-and-white dreams of NREM sleep. 
A) the brain is very active,yet the body is entirely inactive. 
B) the body is very active and restless,but the brain is very inactive. 
C) the eyes are open,though the person remains asleep. 
D) colorful dreams occur,in contrast to the black-and-white dreams of NREM sleep.

Question 6

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 7

Which approach to explaining dreams is best supported by the fact that students who are worried about getting a good grade in a class often have recurring dream of running out of time on exams,oversleeping and missing class,or suddenly realizing that a paper deadline was just missed?

Accepted Answer

A) psychoanalytic 
B) problem-solving 
C) latent-dream theory 
D) activation synthesis 
A) psychoanalytic 
B) problem-solving 
C) latent-dream theory 
D) activation synthesis

Question 8

The problem-solving theory of dreaming proposes that:

Accepted Answer

A) dreams create more problems than they solve. 
B) the problems and concerns we face in our waking life also appear in our dreams. 
C) the symbols in our dreams represent unconscious urges related to sex and aggression. 
D) we cannot solve complex moral or interpersonal problems until we have dreamed about them. 
A) dreams create more problems than they solve. 
B) the problems and concerns we face in our waking life also appear in our dreams. 
C) the symbols in our dreams represent unconscious urges related to sex and aggression. 
D) we cannot solve complex moral or interpersonal problems until we have dreamed about them.

Question 9

If Alice's strange adventures in Wonderland were actually the dreams of a young girl,they probably occurred when she was in __________ sleep.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Why are benzodiazepines believed to be safer than barbiturates?

Accepted Answer

A) Barbiturates can inhibit the brain's control of breathing. 
B) Benzodiazepines can be prescribed legally,but barbiturates cannot. 
C) No one misuses benzodiazepines. 
D) Both benzodiazepines and barbiturates are viewed as equally dangerous. 
A) Barbiturates can inhibit the brain's control of breathing. 
B) Benzodiazepines can be prescribed legally,but barbiturates cannot. 
C) No one misuses benzodiazepines. 
D) Both benzodiazepines and barbiturates are viewed as equally dangerous.

Question 11

What are some of the therapeutic uses for hypnosis? Is it generally effective?

Accepted Answer

-Psychotherapy research combining hypnos

Question 12

A "hidden observer" is

Accepted Answer

A) a person,out of sight of the hypnotist,who monitors the process to make sure the hypnotist does not violate ethical standards. 
B) a part of the mind of the hypnotized person that remains separate. 
C) a friend or family member who observes the hypnosis to protect the hypnotized person. 
D) a form of hypnotic suggestion,where subjects are told to imagine someone is constantly watching them. 
A) a person,out of sight of the hypnotist,who monitors the process to make sure the hypnotist does not violate ethical standards. 
B) a part of the mind of the hypnotized person that remains separate. 
C) a friend or family member who observes the hypnosis to protect the hypnotized person. 
D) a form of hypnotic suggestion,where subjects are told to imagine someone is constantly watching them.

Question 13

A biological cycle,or rhythm,that is approximately 24 hours long is called a(n)___________ cycle.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Jamie reports that it is easier for her to adjust to a new time zone when flying west than when flying east.This occurs because:

Accepted Answer

A) it is easier to get to sleep earlier than your circadian rhythms suggest. 
B) it is easier to stay up later than your circadian rhythms expect. 
C) there is more sunlight when you travel west. 
D) there is less sunlight when you travel west. 
A) it is easier to get to sleep earlier than your circadian rhythms suggest. 
B) it is easier to stay up later than your circadian rhythms expect. 
C) there is more sunlight when you travel west. 
D) there is less sunlight when you travel west.

Question 15

How does the dissociation theory explain hypnosis?

Accepted Answer

A) Hypnosis increases dopamine levels in the body. 
B) People merely fake being hypnotized. 
C) Hypnotized individuals dissociate the conscious mind into an "observer" part and a "hidden observer" part. 
D) Hypnosis allows us to dissociate ourselves from our beliefs and expectations. 
A) Hypnosis increases dopamine levels in the body. 
B) People merely fake being hypnotized. 
C) Hypnotized individuals dissociate the conscious mind into an "observer" part and a "hidden observer" part. 
D) Hypnosis allows us to dissociate ourselves from our beliefs and expectations.

Question 16

Maxine is currently sleeping.She is continuing to experience delta waves and she is very hard to rouse.Maxine is in __________ sleep.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

The textbook authors argue that because of its relative safety and low cost,hypnosis might become a preferred method for treating

Accepted Answer

A) pain. 
B) obesity. 
C) repressed memories. 
D) menopause. 
A) pain. 
B) obesity. 
C) repressed memories. 
D) menopause.

Question 18

SCN stands for

Accepted Answer

A) stop control now. 
B) suprachiasmatic nucleus. 
C) serotonin controlled nucleus. 
D) sleep control nucleus. 
A) stop control now. 
B) suprachiasmatic nucleus. 
C) serotonin controlled nucleus. 
D) sleep control nucleus.

Question 19

Large,periodic bursts of brain activity that occur during Stage 2 sleep are known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A) beta waves 
B) sleep spindles 
C) delta waves 
D) alpha waves 
A) beta waves 
B) sleep spindles 
C) delta waves 
D) alpha waves

Question 20

Asha has had trouble sleeping for the last three nights.Tonight,she is planning on drinking a couple of glasses of wine before bed to help her get to sleep.Which of the following is true about Asha's plan?

Accepted Answer

A) Although excessive alcohol use should be avoided,having one or two drinks is an effective way to get a good night's sleep. 
B) Drinking alcohol before bedtime actually leads to partial arousal. 
C) Alcohol may encourage sleep,but it disrupts the quality of sleep,making people feel unrested the next day. 
D) Alcohol has no effect on people with insomnia. 
A) Although excessive alcohol use should be avoided,having one or two drinks is an effective way to get a good night's sleep. 
B) Drinking alcohol before bedtime actually leads to partial arousal. 
C) Alcohol may encourage sleep,but it disrupts the quality of sleep,making people feel unrested the next day. 
D) Alcohol has no effect on people with insomnia.

This dream theory states that the purpose of dreaming is to express unconscious wishes and urges.

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

Repeated use of drugs over a period of time can result in a need for a higher dose to get the intended effect.This condition is known as:

Which of the following drugs is an opiate?

REM sleep has been called "paradoxical sleep" because:

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

Which approach to explaining dreams is best supported by the fact that students who are worried about getting a good grade in a class often have recurring dream of running out of time on exams,oversleeping and missing class,or suddenly realizing that a paper deadline was just missed?

The problem-solving theory of dreaming proposes that:

If Alice's strange adventures in Wonderland were actually the dreams of a young girl,they probably occurred when she was in __________ sleep.

Why are benzodiazepines believed to be safer than barbiturates?

What are some of the therapeutic uses for hypnosis? Is it generally effective?

A "hidden observer" is

A biological cycle,or rhythm,that is approximately 24 hours long is called a(n)___________ cycle.

Jamie reports that it is easier for her to adjust to a new time zone when flying west than when flying east.This occurs because:

How does the dissociation theory explain hypnosis?

Maxine is currently sleeping.She is continuing to experience delta waves and she is very hard to rouse.Maxine is in __________ sleep.

The textbook authors argue that because of its relative safety and low cost,hypnosis might become a preferred method for treating

SCN stands for

Large,periodic bursts of brain activity that occur during Stage 2 sleep are known as _____.

Asha has had trouble sleeping for the last three nights.Tonight,she is planning on drinking a couple of glasses of wine before bed to help her get to sleep.Which of the following is true about Asha's plan?

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Exam 5: Consciousness

This dream theory states that the purpose of dreaming is to express unconscious wishes and urges.

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

Repeated use of drugs over a period of time can result in a need for a higher dose to get the intended effect.This condition is known as:

Which of the following drugs is an opiate?

REM sleep has been called "paradoxical sleep" because:

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

Which approach to explaining dreams is best supported by the fact that students who are worried about getting a good grade in a class often have recurring dream of running out of time on exams,oversleeping and missing class,or suddenly realizing that a paper deadline was just missed?

The problem-solving theory of dreaming proposes that:

If Alice's strange adventures in Wonderland were actually the dreams of a young girl,they probably occurred when she was in __________ sleep.

Why are benzodiazepines believed to be safer than barbiturates?

What are some of the therapeutic uses for hypnosis? Is it generally effective?

A "hidden observer" is

A biological cycle,or rhythm,that is approximately 24 hours long is called a(n)___________ cycle.

Jamie reports that it is easier for her to adjust to a new time zone when flying west than when flying east.This occurs because:

How does the dissociation theory explain hypnosis?

Maxine is currently sleeping.She is continuing to experience delta waves and she is very hard to rouse.Maxine is in __________ sleep.

The textbook authors argue that because of its relative safety and low cost,hypnosis might become a preferred method for treating

SCN stands for

Large,periodic bursts of brain activity that occur during Stage 2 sleep are known as _____.

Asha has had trouble sleeping for the last three nights.Tonight,she is planning on drinking a couple of glasses of wine before bed to help her get to sleep.Which of the following is true about Asha's plan?

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

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Therapies

Social Psychology

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