Question 1

In large doses,hallucinogens:

Accepted Answer

A)  produce vivid hallucinations. 
B)  have no effects. 
C)  produce a relaxed,slightly euphoric state. 
D)  relieve pain. 
A)  produce vivid hallucinations. 
B)  have no effects. 
C)  produce a relaxed,slightly euphoric state. 
D)  relieve pain.

Question 2

A blood-alcohol level of ______ can impair automobile driving.

Accepted Answer

A)  .01 
B)  .03 
C)  .08 
D)  .10 
A)  .01 
B)  .03 
C)  .08 
D)  .10

Question 3

A number of people take the same drug for the first time,yet they report very different experiences.Which of the following is most likely to account for those differences?

Accepted Answer

A)  withdrawal 
B)  psychological dependence 
C)  tolerance 
D)  personal characteristics 
A)  withdrawal 
B)  psychological dependence 
C)  tolerance 
D)  personal characteristics

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the hypnotic state?

Accepted Answer

A)  sense of unity 
B)  relaxation 
C)  hallucinations 
D)  analgesia 
A)  sense of unity 
B)  relaxation 
C)  hallucinations 
D)  analgesia

Question 5

The state of focusing oneself entirely on what is happening at the present is referred to as ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The state of focusing oneself entirely on...

Question 6

The adrenal glands secrete the hormone ____________ during sleep.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The adrenal glands secrete the hormone ____________...

Question 7

The hypnagogic state is:

Accepted Answer

A)  most similar to being fully awake. 
B)  a feeling of pleasant drowsiness. 
C)  an altered state. 
D)  most similar to deep sleep. 
A)  most similar to being fully awake. 
B)  a feeling of pleasant drowsiness. 
C)  an altered state. 
D)  most similar to deep sleep.

Question 8

Sleeptalking occurs during:

Accepted Answer

A)  REM sleep. 
B)  light sleep. 
C)  deep sleep. 
D)  any stage of sleep. 
A)  REM sleep. 
B)  light sleep. 
C)  deep sleep. 
D)  any stage of sleep.

Question 9

Which term means the same thing as "a state of awareness"?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypnosis 
B)  non-REM sleep 
C)  consciousness 
D)  deep sleep 
A)  hypnosis 
B)  non-REM sleep 
C)  consciousness 
D)  deep sleep

Question 10

John has been using heroin for 2 weeks.He is craving it immensely and feels horrible when he doesn't have any heroin.These symptoms are MOST indicative of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  drug abuse 
B)  drug dependence 
C)  none of these,as 2 weeks is not long enough to show negative effects 
D)  overdosing 
A)  drug abuse 
B)  drug dependence 
C)  none of these,as 2 weeks is not long enough to show negative effects 
D)  overdosing

Question 11

Astral projection is abnormal and is always a symptom of psychosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is most likely to occur when a person abruptly stops using a physiologically addicting drug?

Accepted Answer

A)  He/she will experience painful withdrawal symptoms. 
B)  Dopamine levels will be significantly reduced. 
C)  The risk for acquiring an immunodeficiency virus is increased. 
D)  The liver may be significantly damaged. 
A)  He/she will experience painful withdrawal symptoms. 
B)  Dopamine levels will be significantly reduced. 
C)  The risk for acquiring an immunodeficiency virus is increased. 
D)  The liver may be significantly damaged.

Question 13

Most people only report having dreams several times a week because:

Accepted Answer

A)  they spend most of the night in other sleep stages. 
B)  most Americans don't get enough REM sleep. 
C)  they don't remember the vast majority of their dreams. 
D)  many people don't dream every night. 
A)  they spend most of the night in other sleep stages. 
B)  most Americans don't get enough REM sleep. 
C)  they don't remember the vast majority of their dreams. 
D)  many people don't dream every night.

Question 14

Meditation often involves a reduction in the arousal of the ____________ nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A)  parasympathetic 
B)  somatic 
C)  central 
D)  sympathetic 
A)  parasympathetic 
B)  somatic 
C)  central 
D)  sympathetic

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences an individual's response to a drug?

Accepted Answer

A)  intelligence 
B)  mood 
C)  dose 
D)  social situation 
A)  intelligence 
B)  mood 
C)  dose 
D)  social situation

Question 16

Most psychologists agree that the unconscious mind:

Accepted Answer

A)  is expressed symbolically in dream images. 
B)  is mythical and doesn't exist. 
C)  operates only during sleep. 
D)  is active and responding to stimuli of which we are not aware. 
A)  is expressed symbolically in dream images. 
B)  is mythical and doesn't exist. 
C)  operates only during sleep. 
D)  is active and responding to stimuli of which we are not aware.

Question 17

____________ are created by chemists.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________ are created by chemists....

Question 18

____________ is an herbal supplement in the stimulant class of psychotropic drugs and is sold as a dietary supplement.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________ is an herbal supplement in the...

Question 19

Most experts believe that hypnosis significantly improves the recall of childhood events.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

If a person doesn't want to feel fatigued,____________ would temporarily increase his energy.

Accepted Answer

A)  a depressant 
B)  an inhalant 
C)  a stimulant 
D)  marijuana 
A)  a depressant 
B)  an inhalant 
C)  a stimulant 
D)  marijuana

In large doses,hallucinogens:

A blood-alcohol level of ______ can impair automobile driving.

A number of people take the same drug for the first time,yet they report very different experiences.Which of the following is most likely to account for those differences?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the hypnotic state?

The state of focusing oneself entirely on what is happening at the present is referred to as ____________.

The adrenal glands secrete the hormone ____________ during sleep.

The hypnagogic state is:

Sleeptalking occurs during:

Which term means the same thing as "a state of awareness"?

John has been using heroin for 2 weeks.He is craving it immensely and feels horrible when he doesn't have any heroin.These symptoms are MOST indicative of which of the following?

Astral projection is abnormal and is always a symptom of psychosis.

Which of the following is most likely to occur when a person abruptly stops using a physiologically addicting drug?

Most people only report having dreams several times a week because:

Meditation often involves a reduction in the arousal of the ____________ nervous system.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences an individual's response to a drug?

Most psychologists agree that the unconscious mind:

____________ are created by chemists.

____________ is an herbal supplement in the stimulant class of psychotropic drugs and is sold as a dietary supplement.

Most experts believe that hypnosis significantly improves the recall of childhood events.

If a person doesn't want to feel fatigued,____________ would temporarily increase his energy.

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Exam 6: States of Consciousness

In large doses,hallucinogens:

A blood-alcohol level of ______ can impair automobile driving.

A number of people take the same drug for the first time,yet they report very different experiences.Which of the following is most likely to account for those differences?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the hypnotic state?

The state of focusing oneself entirely on what is happening at the present is referred to as ____________.

The adrenal glands secrete the hormone ____________ during sleep.

The hypnagogic state is:

Sleeptalking occurs during:

Which term means the same thing as "a state of awareness"?

John has been using heroin for 2 weeks.He is craving it immensely and feels horrible when he doesn't have any heroin.These symptoms are MOST indicative of which of the following?

Astral projection is abnormal and is always a symptom of psychosis.

Which of the following is most likely to occur when a person abruptly stops using a physiologically addicting drug?

Most people only report having dreams several times a week because:

Meditation often involves a reduction in the arousal of the ____________ nervous system.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences an individual's response to a drug?

Most psychologists agree that the unconscious mind:

____________ are created by chemists.

____________ is an herbal supplement in the stimulant class of psychotropic drugs and is sold as a dietary supplement.

Most experts believe that hypnosis significantly improves the recall of childhood events.

If a person doesn't want to feel fatigued,____________ would temporarily increase his energy.

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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