Question 1

Ecstasy is an example of a designer drug.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Cocaine exerts its effect by blocking the re-uptake of neurotransmitter by the neuron so that stimulation is prolonged.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

During a night's sleep,frequently occurring apnea may cause symptoms similar to

Accepted Answer

A)  narcolepsy. 
B)  night terrors. 
C)  latent insomnia. 
D)  sleep-onset insomnia. 
A)  narcolepsy. 
B)  night terrors. 
C)  latent insomnia. 
D)  sleep-onset insomnia. A

Question 4

In general,sedatives are prescribed to treat ______ and tranquilizers are prescribed to treat ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  anxiety;sleep problems 
B)  drug overdoses;sleep problems 
C)  sleep problems;anxiety 
D)  anxiety;drug overdoses 
A)  anxiety;sleep problems 
B)  drug overdoses;sleep problems 
C)  sleep problems;anxiety 
D)  anxiety;drug overdoses

Question 5

When research participants were asked to repeat a message coming in one ear and ignore a message coming in the other ear,what were the researchers attempting to demonstrate scientifically?

Accepted Answer

A)  unconscious processing 
B)  flowing consciousness 
C)  depersonalization 
D)  bipolar consciousness 
A)  unconscious processing 
B)  flowing consciousness 
C)  depersonalization 
D)  bipolar consciousness

Question 6

Distortions of perception,intense positive emotions,and a self-evident reality are all characteristics that describe

Accepted Answer

A)  circadian arrhythmia. 
B)  myoclonic narcolepsy. 
C)  altered states of consciousness. 
D)  night terrors. 
A)  circadian arrhythmia. 
B)  myoclonic narcolepsy. 
C)  altered states of consciousness. 
D)  night terrors.

Question 7

Compared to listening to the car radio or CD,talking on a cell phone

Accepted Answer

A)  is less distracting. 
B)  has shown no increase in accidents. 
C)  causes an equal number of accidents. 
D)  is much more distracting. 
A)  is less distracting. 
B)  has shown no increase in accidents. 
C)  causes an equal number of accidents. 
D)  is much more distracting.

Question 8

Simply defined,consciousness is

Accepted Answer

A)  limited to mammalian species. 
B)  the state between awake and asleep. 
C)  a feeling of moral obligation. 
D)  a state of awareness. 
A)  limited to mammalian species. 
B)  the state between awake and asleep. 
C)  a feeling of moral obligation. 
D)  a state of awareness.

Question 9

A substance is considered an inhalant if when inhaled it produces

Accepted Answer

A)  substantial drowsiness. 
B)  a sense of intoxication. 
C)  extreme depression. 
D)  myoclonic events. 
A)  substantial drowsiness. 
B)  a sense of intoxication. 
C)  extreme depression. 
D)  myoclonic events.

Question 10

During REM sleep,______ dreams take place.

Accepted Answer

A)  all 
B)  about half of 
C)  less than 10% of 
D)  about 80% of 
A)  all 
B)  about half of 
C)  less than 10% of 
D)  about 80% of

Question 11

Three out of every four individuals in the United States have a substance abuse problem some time in their life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following outcomes does marijuana smoking share with cigarette smoking?

Accepted Answer

A)  increases in the action of male sex hormones 
B)  strengthening of the body's immune system 
C)  increases in the efficiency of cognitive processing 
D)  increases to the risk of lung cancer 
A)  increases in the action of male sex hormones 
B)  strengthening of the body's immune system 
C)  increases in the efficiency of cognitive processing 
D)  increases to the risk of lung cancer

Question 13

The term used to describe a split in conscious awareness that allows us to perform two or more tasks at the same time is

Accepted Answer

A)  dissociated personality disorder. 
B)  multiple personality disorder. 
C)  schizophrenia. 
D)  divided consciousness. 
A)  dissociated personality disorder. 
B)  multiple personality disorder. 
C)  schizophrenia. 
D)  divided consciousness.

Question 14

Gillian bought some cocaine that she felt gave her a great experience.When she bought more cocaine from the same dealer,it did not give her the same experience.Given this information,what best explains why her experiences differed?

Accepted Answer

A)  expectation 
B)  drug purity 
C)  personal characteristics 
D)  social situation 
A)  expectation 
B)  drug purity 
C)  personal characteristics 
D)  social situation

Question 15

Also known as ma huang,______ is an herbal stimulant sold as a dietary supplement.

Accepted Answer

A)  epinephrine 
B)  ephedra 
C)  ecstasy 
D)  endorphin 
A)  epinephrine 
B)  ephedra 
C)  ecstasy 
D)  endorphin

Question 16

Lucy wants to go to sleep at 10:00 p.m.because she gets up for work at 5:30 a.m.She has been trying for a month to fall asleep by 10:00 p.m.but can't seem to fall asleep until after 11:00 p.m.Lucy most likely has

Accepted Answer

A)  manifest insomnia. 
B)  sleep-onset insomnia. 
C)  latent insomnia. 
D)  sleep-latency insomnia. 
A)  manifest insomnia. 
B)  sleep-onset insomnia. 
C)  latent insomnia. 
D)  sleep-latency insomnia.

Question 17

Which of the following is true regarding the dreams we remember?

Accepted Answer

A)  We remember negative dreams because they tend to wake us up. 
B)  We don't remember positive dreams because there are so many of them. 
C)  We remember negative dreams because they are the first dreams of REM sleep. 
D)  We don't remember negative dreams because our defense mechanisms protect us. 
A)  We remember negative dreams because they tend to wake us up. 
B)  We don't remember positive dreams because there are so many of them. 
C)  We remember negative dreams because they are the first dreams of REM sleep. 
D)  We don't remember negative dreams because our defense mechanisms protect us.

Question 18

Sleeptalking occurs during ______ phase of the sleep cycle.

Accepted Answer

A)  the deepest 
B)  the non-REM 
C)  any 
D)  the REM 
A)  the deepest 
B)  the non-REM 
C)  any 
D)  the REM

Question 19

During hypnotic age regression,a sense of deep relaxation and peacefulness exists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following would be an example of myoclonia?

Accepted Answer

A)  your neck being sore from sleeping in the "wrong" position 
B)  your chest throbbing with heartburn 
C)  your leg cramping up at night 
D)  your body experiencing a sudden jerk 
A)  your neck being sore from sleeping in the "wrong" position 
B)  your chest throbbing with heartburn 
C)  your leg cramping up at night 
D)  your body experiencing a sudden jerk

Ecstasy is an example of a designer drug.

Cocaine exerts its effect by blocking the re-uptake of neurotransmitter by the neuron so that stimulation is prolonged.

During a night's sleep,frequently occurring apnea may cause symptoms similar to

In general,sedatives are prescribed to treat and tranquilizers are prescribed to treat .

When research participants were asked to repeat a message coming in one ear and ignore a message coming in the other ear,what were the researchers attempting to demonstrate scientifically?

Distortions of perception,intense positive emotions,and a self-evident reality are all characteristics that describe

Compared to listening to the car radio or CD,talking on a cell phone

Simply defined,consciousness is

A substance is considered an inhalant if when inhaled it produces

During REM sleep,______ dreams take place.

Three out of every four individuals in the United States have a substance abuse problem some time in their life.

Which of the following outcomes does marijuana smoking share with cigarette smoking?

The term used to describe a split in conscious awareness that allows us to perform two or more tasks at the same time is

Gillian bought some cocaine that she felt gave her a great experience.When she bought more cocaine from the same dealer,it did not give her the same experience.Given this information,what best explains why her experiences differed?

Also known as ma huang,______ is an herbal stimulant sold as a dietary supplement.

Lucy wants to go to sleep at 10:00 p.m.because she gets up for work at 5:30 a.m.She has been trying for a month to fall asleep by 10:00 p.m.but can't seem to fall asleep until after 11:00 p.m.Lucy most likely has

Which of the following is true regarding the dreams we remember?

Sleeptalking occurs during ______ phase of the sleep cycle.

During hypnotic age regression,a sense of deep relaxation and peacefulness exists.

Which of the following would be an example of myoclonia?

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Ecstasy is an example of a designer drug.

Cocaine exerts its effect by blocking the re-uptake of neurotransmitter by the neuron so that stimulation is prolonged.

During a night's sleep,frequently occurring apnea may cause symptoms similar to

In general,sedatives are prescribed to treat ______ and tranquilizers are prescribed to treat ______.

When research participants were asked to repeat a message coming in one ear and ignore a message coming in the other ear,what were the researchers attempting to demonstrate scientifically?

Distortions of perception,intense positive emotions,and a self-evident reality are all characteristics that describe

Compared to listening to the car radio or CD,talking on a cell phone

Simply defined,consciousness is

A substance is considered an inhalant if when inhaled it produces

During REM sleep,______ dreams take place.

Three out of every four individuals in the United States have a substance abuse problem some time in their life.

Which of the following outcomes does marijuana smoking share with cigarette smoking?

The term used to describe a split in conscious awareness that allows us to perform two or more tasks at the same time is

Gillian bought some cocaine that she felt gave her a great experience.When she bought more cocaine from the same dealer,it did not give her the same experience.Given this information,what best explains why her experiences differed?

Also known as ma huang,______ is an herbal stimulant sold as a dietary supplement.

Lucy wants to go to sleep at 10:00 p.m.because she gets up for work at 5:30 a.m.She has been trying for a month to fall asleep by 10:00 p.m.but can't seem to fall asleep until after 11:00 p.m.Lucy most likely has

Which of the following is true regarding the dreams we remember?

Sleeptalking occurs during ______ phase of the sleep cycle.

During hypnotic age regression,a sense of deep relaxation and peacefulness exists.

Which of the following would be an example of myoclonia?

Introduction to Psychology

Research Methods in Psychology

Biological Foundations in Behavior

The Interplay of Nature and Nurture

Sensation and Perception

Basic Principles of Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Developmental Psychology

Motivation and Emotion

Personality Theories and Assessment

Stress and Health

Abnormal Behavior

Therapies

Social Psychology

Psychology Applied to Business and Other Professions

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In general,sedatives are prescribed to treat and tranquilizers are prescribed to treat .