Question 1

Which of the following statements regarding the brain during sleep is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sleep is an altered state of consciousness. 
B)  The brain shuts down during sleep. 
C)  Complex thinking can occur during sleep. 
D)  Conscious experience of the outside world is largely turned off during sleep. 
A)  Sleep is an altered state of consciousness. 
B)  The brain shuts down during sleep. 
C)  Complex thinking can occur during sleep. 
D)  Conscious experience of the outside world is largely turned off during sleep.

Question 2

Hypnosis,meditation,and drug use allow an individual to:

Accepted Answer

A)  transcend reality. 
B)  achieve flow. 
C)  alter consciousness. 
D)  manifest unconscious drives. 
A)  transcend reality. 
B)  achieve flow. 
C)  alter consciousness. 
D)  manifest unconscious drives.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT an example of an altered state of consciousness similar to meditation?

Accepted Answer

A)  runner's high 
B)  flow 
C)  religious ecstasy 
D)  distraction 
A)  runner's high 
B)  flow 
C)  religious ecstasy 
D)  distraction

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the state of "flow"?

Accepted Answer

A)  liking 
B)  wanting 
C)  distraction 
D)  immersion 
A)  liking 
B)  wanting 
C)  distraction 
D)  immersion

Question 5

Which of the following people is most likely to experience insomnia?

Accepted Answer

A)  a younger woman 
B)  an older woman 
C)  a younger man 
D)  an older man 
A)  a younger woman 
B)  an older woman 
C)  a younger man 
D)  an older man

Question 6

Sleep spindles are indicative of which stage of sleep?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

What part of the brain is known as the interpreter?

Accepted Answer

A)  the right hemisphere,in that it likes to construct a world that makes sense 
B)  the parietal lobe,because it regulates all information and helps translate speech 
C)  the left hemisphere,because it is vital in constructing a world that makes sense 
D)  the frontal lobe,because it deals with higher-order thinking 
A)  the right hemisphere,in that it likes to construct a world that makes sense 
B)  the parietal lobe,because it regulates all information and helps translate speech 
C)  the left hemisphere,because it is vital in constructing a world that makes sense 
D)  the frontal lobe,because it deals with higher-order thinking

Question 8

To be considered a stimulant,a drug must ________ both ________ activity.

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease; mental and behavioral 
B)  decrease; mental and emotional 
C)  increase; mental and behavioral 
D)  increase; mental and emotional 
A)  decrease; mental and behavioral 
B)  decrease; mental and emotional 
C)  increase; mental and behavioral 
D)  increase; mental and emotional

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT associated with receiving lower test scores?

Accepted Answer

A)  taking notes on a laptop during class 
B)  surfing the Internet on a laptop during class 
C)  sitting next to someone who is taking notes on a laptop during class 
D)  sitting next to someone who is surfing the Internet on a laptop during class 
A)  taking notes on a laptop during class 
B)  surfing the Internet on a laptop during class 
C)  sitting next to someone who is taking notes on a laptop during class 
D)  sitting next to someone who is surfing the Internet on a laptop during class

Question 10

At what sleep stage does your breathing become more regular and your awareness of external stimulation decrease?

Accepted Answer

A)  REM 
B)  stage 4 
C)  stage 3 
D)  stage 2 
A)  REM 
B)  stage 4 
C)  stage 3 
D)  stage 2

Question 11

The difference between concentrative meditation and mindfulness meditation is:

Accepted Answer

A)  mindfulness meditation requires you to focus on mental images,whereas concentrative meditation requires you to concentrate on external objects. 
B)  mindfulness meditation involves listening to free-flowing thoughts without responding; concentrative meditation focuses attention on mental images or one particular thing. 
C)  concentrative meditation focuses the mind toward one thing; mindfulness meditation eliminates all thoughts during meditation. 
D)  concentrative meditation focuses the mind toward one thing; mindfulness meditation focuses on answering ongoing thoughts. 
A)  mindfulness meditation requires you to focus on mental images,whereas concentrative meditation requires you to concentrate on external objects. 
B)  mindfulness meditation involves listening to free-flowing thoughts without responding; concentrative meditation focuses attention on mental images or one particular thing. 
C)  concentrative meditation focuses the mind toward one thing; mindfulness meditation eliminates all thoughts during meditation. 
D)  concentrative meditation focuses the mind toward one thing; mindfulness meditation focuses on answering ongoing thoughts.

Question 12

James is experiencing a strong drug craving.He is most likely experiencing activation in his:

Accepted Answer

A)  amygdala. 
B)  parasympathetic nervous system. 
C)  insula. 
D)  sympathetic nervous system. 
A)  amygdala. 
B)  parasympathetic nervous system. 
C)  insula. 
D)  sympathetic nervous system.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT generally part of meditation?

Accepted Answer

A)  focusing attention on one particular thing,such as one's breathing pattern 
B)  consciously trying to stop your inner thoughts 
C)  repeating a mantra 
D)  listening to your inner voice without responding 
A)  focusing attention on one particular thing,such as one's breathing pattern 
B)  consciously trying to stop your inner thoughts 
C)  repeating a mantra 
D)  listening to your inner voice without responding

Question 14

Which of the following disorders may be helped by sleep deprivation?

Accepted Answer

A)  chronic insomnia 
B)  depression 
C)  hypertension 
D)  ADHD 
A)  chronic insomnia 
B)  depression 
C)  hypertension 
D)  ADHD

Question 15

Stimulant drugs have all of the following effects EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  increased heart rate and blood pressure. 
B)  improved mood. 
C)  increased sleep. 
D)  increased mental concentration at low doses. 
A)  increased heart rate and blood pressure. 
B)  improved mood. 
C)  increased sleep. 
D)  increased mental concentration at low doses.

Question 16

A Freudian slip is presumed to be a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  conscious thought that was verbally misleading. 
B)  conscious thought that was expressed at an inappropriate time. 
C)  unconscious thought that was expressed at an inappropriate time. 
D)  unconscious thought that was meant to be expressed moments later. 
A)  conscious thought that was verbally misleading. 
B)  conscious thought that was expressed at an inappropriate time. 
C)  unconscious thought that was expressed at an inappropriate time. 
D)  unconscious thought that was meant to be expressed moments later.

Question 17

Your friend is taking an over-the-counter medication.He claims that it is not a psychoactive drug,but you claim it is.What characteristic of the drug would most likely support your argument?

Accepted Answer

A)  The drug is available over the counter. 
B)  The drug is legal. 
C)  The drug activates the brain's neurotransmitter receptors. 
D)  The drug is nonprescription. 
A)  The drug is available over the counter. 
B)  The drug is legal. 
C)  The drug activates the brain's neurotransmitter receptors. 
D)  The drug is nonprescription.

Question 18

Evan was born prematurely.Because he may stop breathing for temporary periods while asleep,he is given oxygen at night to compensate for his lowered oxygen levels and sleep disruption during these episodes.It is likely that Evan has:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Methamphetamine increases the concentration of dopamine in synapses.In this way,it is similar to:

Accepted Answer

A)  marijuana. 
B)  opiates. 
C)  cocaine. 
A)  marijuana. 
B)  opiates. 
C)  cocaine.

Question 20

Byron drinks five or more cups of coffee each day during the week.On Saturday and Sunday mornings,when he sleeps in late,he often has a headache when he gets up,and it only goes away after he drinks some coffee.It is likely that Byron is experiencing:

Accepted Answer

A)  tolerance symptoms. 
B)  psychological dependency. 
C)  withdrawal symptoms. 
D)  contextual cravings. 
A)  tolerance symptoms. 
B)  psychological dependency. 
C)  withdrawal symptoms. 
D)  contextual cravings.

Which of the following statements regarding the brain during sleep is NOT correct?

Hypnosis,meditation,and drug use allow an individual to:

Which of the following is NOT an example of an altered state of consciousness similar to meditation?

Which of the following best describes the state of "flow"?

Which of the following people is most likely to experience insomnia?

Sleep spindles are indicative of which stage of sleep?

What part of the brain is known as the interpreter?

To be considered a stimulant,a drug must both activity.

Which of the following is NOT associated with receiving lower test scores?

At what sleep stage does your breathing become more regular and your awareness of external stimulation decrease?

The difference between concentrative meditation and mindfulness meditation is:

James is experiencing a strong drug craving.He is most likely experiencing activation in his:

Which of the following is NOT generally part of meditation?

Which of the following disorders may be helped by sleep deprivation?

Stimulant drugs have all of the following effects EXCEPT:

A Freudian slip is presumed to be a(n):

Your friend is taking an over-the-counter medication.He claims that it is not a psychoactive drug,but you claim it is.What characteristic of the drug would most likely support your argument?

Evan was born prematurely.Because he may stop breathing for temporary periods while asleep,he is given oxygen at night to compensate for his lowered oxygen levels and sleep disruption during these episodes.It is likely that Evan has:

Methamphetamine increases the concentration of dopamine in synapses.In this way,it is similar to:

Byron drinks five or more cups of coffee each day during the week.On Saturday and Sunday mornings,when he sleeps in late,he often has a headache when he gets up,and it only goes away after he drinks some coffee.It is likely that Byron is experiencing:

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Exam 4: Consciousness

Which of the following statements regarding the brain during sleep is NOT correct?

Hypnosis,meditation,and drug use allow an individual to:

Which of the following is NOT an example of an altered state of consciousness similar to meditation?

Which of the following best describes the state of "flow"?

Which of the following people is most likely to experience insomnia?

Sleep spindles are indicative of which stage of sleep?

What part of the brain is known as the interpreter?

To be considered a stimulant,a drug must ________ both ________ activity.

Which of the following is NOT associated with receiving lower test scores?

At what sleep stage does your breathing become more regular and your awareness of external stimulation decrease?

The difference between concentrative meditation and mindfulness meditation is:

James is experiencing a strong drug craving.He is most likely experiencing activation in his:

Which of the following is NOT generally part of meditation?

Which of the following disorders may be helped by sleep deprivation?

Stimulant drugs have all of the following effects EXCEPT:

A Freudian slip is presumed to be a(n):

Your friend is taking an over-the-counter medication.He claims that it is not a psychoactive drug,but you claim it is.What characteristic of the drug would most likely support your argument?

Evan was born prematurely.Because he may stop breathing for temporary periods while asleep,he is given oxygen at night to compensate for his lowered oxygen levels and sleep disruption during these episodes.It is likely that Evan has:

Methamphetamine increases the concentration of dopamine in synapses.In this way,it is similar to:

Byron drinks five or more cups of coffee each day during the week.On Saturday and Sunday mornings,when he sleeps in late,he often has a headache when he gets up,and it only goes away after he drinks some coffee.It is likely that Byron is experiencing:

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To be considered a stimulant,a drug must both activity.