Question 1

When we incorporate daily events into our dreams,it is called ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When we incorporate daily events into our...

Question 2

Depersonalization refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  feeling alienated and alone. 
B)  the sense of one's body feeling "unreal." 
C)  a feeling of unity. 
D)  auditory hallucinations. 
A)  feeling alienated and alone. 
B)  the sense of one's body feeling "unreal." 
C)  a feeling of unity. 
D)  auditory hallucinations.

Question 3

Your first week in your new dorm was a disaster.Every time you fell asleep,just as you were about to enter REM sleep,some loud noise down the hall would wake you up.When you visit your parents this weekend,how will your sleep cycle change?

Accepted Answer

A)  You will sleep less because it has become a routine. 
B)  You will spend more time in deep sleep and less time in dream sleep. 
C)  You will spend more time in REM sleep. 
D)  You will spend less time asleep and less time in REM sleep. 
A)  You will sleep less because it has become a routine. 
B)  You will spend more time in deep sleep and less time in dream sleep. 
C)  You will spend more time in REM sleep. 
D)  You will spend less time asleep and less time in REM sleep.

Question 4

Which of the following is a true statement about mindfulness?

Accepted Answer

A)  It involves concentrating on one's breathing and pushing out all other thoughts and feelings. 
B)  It involves carefully organizing one's life in order to be able simultaneously process many topics. 
C)  The individual is highly susceptible to suggestions. 
D)  It appears to be beneficial for some people,but harmful for others. 
A)  It involves concentrating on one's breathing and pushing out all other thoughts and feelings. 
B)  It involves carefully organizing one's life in order to be able simultaneously process many topics. 
C)  The individual is highly susceptible to suggestions. 
D)  It appears to be beneficial for some people,but harmful for others.

Question 5

Any substance powerful enough to change the functioning of the brain generally carries with it serious medical and psychological risks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The unconscious mind was not discussed in psychology textbooks until relatively recently.Which statement best explains why?

Accepted Answer

A)  In the United States,psychology instructors approach the subject of psychology from a scientific viewpoint. 
B)  Most psychologists in the United States do not believe the "unconscious mind" exists. 
C)  The unconscious can never be studied using scientific methods. 
D)  The unconscious mind is a fictional term used to explain phenomena psychologists don't understand. 
A)  In the United States,psychology instructors approach the subject of psychology from a scientific viewpoint. 
B)  Most psychologists in the United States do not believe the "unconscious mind" exists. 
C)  The unconscious can never be studied using scientific methods. 
D)  The unconscious mind is a fictional term used to explain phenomena psychologists don't understand.

Question 7

Karen is generally in a good mood,but at times she will suddenly go limp and fall asleep in the middle of the day.What disorder causes her symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A)  sleep apnea 
B)  sleep-wake cycle disorder 
C)  narcolepsy 
D)  insomnia 
A)  sleep apnea 
B)  sleep-wake cycle disorder 
C)  narcolepsy 
D)  insomnia

Question 8

How much alcohol is associated with a blood-alcohol level of .08?

Accepted Answer

A)  4 ounces of 100-proof liquor in 1 hour 
B)  2 ounces of 100-proof liquor in 1 hour 
C)  16 ounces of beer in 1 hour 
D)  It is influenced by many factors and thus differs by person and situation. 
A)  4 ounces of 100-proof liquor in 1 hour 
B)  2 ounces of 100-proof liquor in 1 hour 
C)  16 ounces of beer in 1 hour 
D)  It is influenced by many factors and thus differs by person and situation.

Question 9

Of the vast array of persons in our dreams,we recognize about:

Accepted Answer

A)  10% of them. 
B)  25% of them. 
C)  50% of them. 
D)  75% of them. 
A)  10% of them. 
B)  25% of them. 
C)  50% of them. 
D)  75% of them.

Question 10

Although hallucinogens are generally not physiologically addictive,people can become psychologically dependent on them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In a hypnagogic state,we can expect to:

Accepted Answer

A)  lose voluntary control of our body movements. 
B)  lose control of our bowel movements. 
C)  lose control of our minds. 
D)  experience continuous seizures. 
A)  lose voluntary control of our body movements. 
B)  lose control of our bowel movements. 
C)  lose control of our minds. 
D)  experience continuous seizures.

Question 12

Astral projection is a phenomenon sometimes associated with:

Accepted Answer

A)  hypnosis. 
B)  REM sleep. 
C)  depersonalization. 
D)  hypnagogic sleep. 
A)  hypnosis. 
B)  REM sleep. 
C)  depersonalization. 
D)  hypnagogic sleep.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a reason why people get addicted to psychoactive drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)  People learn to associate the rewarding feelings of the drugs with the stimuli that are present when the drug is taken. 
B)  As the withdrawal symptoms increase,taking the drug to alleviate the symptoms becomes even more rewarding. 
C)  The low intelligence levels of drug users make them unable to force themselves off of the drug. 
D)  People who take drugs become more vulnerable to the rewarding feelings of drugs. 
A)  People learn to associate the rewarding feelings of the drugs with the stimuli that are present when the drug is taken. 
B)  As the withdrawal symptoms increase,taking the drug to alleviate the symptoms becomes even more rewarding. 
C)  The low intelligence levels of drug users make them unable to force themselves off of the drug. 
D)  People who take drugs become more vulnerable to the rewarding feelings of drugs.

Question 14

In your dreams,you play a "starring role":

Accepted Answer

A)  all of the time. 
B)  about 90% of the time. 
C)  about 75% of the time. 
D)  about 50% of the time. 
A)  all of the time. 
B)  about 90% of the time. 
C)  about 75% of the time. 
D)  about 50% of the time.

Question 15

"I felt like I was hovering over the room,watching the ladder fall on me.It was like I could see the whole thing,including myself standing there." This statement describes:

Accepted Answer

A)  a hypnagogic state. 
B)  astral projection. 
C)  a transcendental state. 
D)  hypnosis. 
A)  a hypnagogic state. 
B)  astral projection. 
C)  a transcendental state. 
D)  hypnosis.

Question 16

Excessive snoring is associated with:

Accepted Answer

A)  insomnia. 
B)  narcolepsy. 
C)  sleep apnea. 
D)  sleep-wake cycle disorder. 
A)  insomnia. 
B)  narcolepsy. 
C)  sleep apnea. 
D)  sleep-wake cycle disorder.

Question 17

You are in a crowded restaurant,talking with a friend.You are completely involved in this conversation,until you hear someone at another table saying your name.What concept best explains this occurrence?

Accepted Answer

A)  daydreaming 
B)  divided unconscious 
C)  cocktail party phenomenon 
D)  waking consciousness 
A)  daydreaming 
B)  divided unconscious 
C)  cocktail party phenomenon 
D)  waking consciousness

Question 18

Which of the following is a true statement about narcolepsy?

Accepted Answer

A)  It involves a combination of sleepwalking and sleeptalking. 
B)  It occurs only in individuals who are sleep-deprived. 
C)  It often involves loss of muscle tone and a lack of body movement. 
D)  It is unrelated to stress. 
A)  It involves a combination of sleepwalking and sleeptalking. 
B)  It occurs only in individuals who are sleep-deprived. 
C)  It often involves loss of muscle tone and a lack of body movement. 
D)  It is unrelated to stress.

Question 19

Which of the following is a true statement regarding the difference between a nightmare and a night terror?

Accepted Answer

A)  Night terrors are always remembered and nightmares are not. 
B)  Physically,nightmares resemble a panic attack,while night terrors are much milder. 
C)  Night terrors occur in the deepest stages of non-REM sleep,but nightmares occur in REM sleep. 
D)  Generally,people wake themselves up during a night terror,but have difficulty waking up out of a nightmare. 
A)  Night terrors are always remembered and nightmares are not. 
B)  Physically,nightmares resemble a panic attack,while night terrors are much milder. 
C)  Night terrors occur in the deepest stages of non-REM sleep,but nightmares occur in REM sleep. 
D)  Generally,people wake themselves up during a night terror,but have difficulty waking up out of a nightmare.

Question 20

In the phrase "transcendental meditation," the word "transcendental" means:

Accepted Answer

A)  outside of normal consciousness. 
B)  stress reducing. 
C)  private world. 
D)  peace. 
A)  outside of normal consciousness. 
B)  stress reducing. 
C)  private world. 
D)  peace.

When we incorporate daily events into our dreams,it is called ____________.

Depersonalization refers to:

Your first week in your new dorm was a disaster.Every time you fell asleep,just as you were about to enter REM sleep,some loud noise down the hall would wake you up.When you visit your parents this weekend,how will your sleep cycle change?

Which of the following is a true statement about mindfulness?

Any substance powerful enough to change the functioning of the brain generally carries with it serious medical and psychological risks.

The unconscious mind was not discussed in psychology textbooks until relatively recently.Which statement best explains why?

Karen is generally in a good mood,but at times she will suddenly go limp and fall asleep in the middle of the day.What disorder causes her symptoms?

How much alcohol is associated with a blood-alcohol level of .08?

Of the vast array of persons in our dreams,we recognize about:

Although hallucinogens are generally not physiologically addictive,people can become psychologically dependent on them.

In a hypnagogic state,we can expect to:

Astral projection is a phenomenon sometimes associated with:

Which of the following is NOT a reason why people get addicted to psychoactive drugs?

In your dreams,you play a "starring role":

"I felt like I was hovering over the room,watching the ladder fall on me.It was like I could see the whole thing,including myself standing there." This statement describes:

Excessive snoring is associated with:

You are in a crowded restaurant,talking with a friend.You are completely involved in this conversation,until you hear someone at another table saying your name.What concept best explains this occurrence?

Which of the following is a true statement about narcolepsy?

Which of the following is a true statement regarding the difference between a nightmare and a night terror?

In the phrase "transcendental meditation," the word "transcendental" means:

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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Exam 6: States of Consciousness

When we incorporate daily events into our dreams,it is called ____________.

Depersonalization refers to:

Your first week in your new dorm was a disaster.Every time you fell asleep,just as you were about to enter REM sleep,some loud noise down the hall would wake you up.When you visit your parents this weekend,how will your sleep cycle change?

Which of the following is a true statement about mindfulness?

Any substance powerful enough to change the functioning of the brain generally carries with it serious medical and psychological risks.

The unconscious mind was not discussed in psychology textbooks until relatively recently.Which statement best explains why?

Karen is generally in a good mood,but at times she will suddenly go limp and fall asleep in the middle of the day.What disorder causes her symptoms?

How much alcohol is associated with a blood-alcohol level of .08?

Of the vast array of persons in our dreams,we recognize about:

Although hallucinogens are generally not physiologically addictive,people can become psychologically dependent on them.

In a hypnagogic state,we can expect to:

Astral projection is a phenomenon sometimes associated with:

Which of the following is NOT a reason why people get addicted to psychoactive drugs?

In your dreams,you play a "starring role":

"I felt like I was hovering over the room,watching the ladder fall on me.It was like I could see the whole thing,including myself standing there." This statement describes:

Excessive snoring is associated with:

You are in a crowded restaurant,talking with a friend.You are completely involved in this conversation,until you hear someone at another table saying your name.What concept best explains this occurrence?

Which of the following is a true statement about narcolepsy?

Which of the following is a true statement regarding the difference between a nightmare and a night terror?

In the phrase "transcendental meditation," the word "transcendental" means:

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

Filters