Question 1

A split-brain patient is shown a frog in her right visual field.She is asked to identify what she sees.She would most likely be able to:

Accepted Answer

A)  point to the frog with her left hand. 
B)  point to the frog with her right hand. 
C)  say what she saw. 
D)  say what she saw and then point with her right hand. 
A)  point to the frog with her left hand. 
B)  point to the frog with her right hand. 
C)  say what she saw. 
D)  say what she saw and then point with her right hand.

Question 2

Linnea said that she had dreams about what she was going to wear and what pencil to bring to class.What type of sleep was she probably in?

Accepted Answer

A)  non-REM 
B)  REM 
C)  luna 
D)  SCN 
A)  non-REM 
B)  REM 
C)  luna 
D)  SCN

Question 3

Your friend has a child who wakes up during the first hour of sleep and walks around with a glassy-eyed look.The little girl can be walked back to bed and does not remember the episode in the morning.Your friend is very worried that his child may have a severe sleep disorder.Based on your knowledge of sleep,you reply that the child:

Accepted Answer

A)  has narcolepsy and should be seen immediately by a physician. 
B)  has an REM behavior disorder,and this could be very dangerous. 
C)  has insomnia,and the parent should implement a better sleep routine. 
D)  likely is sleepwalking,and this condition is typical for her age group. 
A)  has narcolepsy and should be seen immediately by a physician. 
B)  has an REM behavior disorder,and this could be very dangerous. 
C)  has insomnia,and the parent should implement a better sleep routine. 
D)  likely is sleepwalking,and this condition is typical for her age group.

Question 4

A person can be easily awakened in this stage of sleep.

Accepted Answer

A)  stage 2 
B)  stage 3 
C)  stage 1 
D)  REM 
A)  stage 2 
B)  stage 3 
C)  stage 1 
D)  REM

Question 5

Occasionally,Jon will fall asleep while working with a customer.Jon is experiencing which sleep disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  sleep apnea 
B)  insomnia 
C)  narcolepsy 
D)  paradoxical sleep 
A)  sleep apnea 
B)  insomnia 
C)  narcolepsy 
D)  paradoxical sleep

Question 6

While a man is asking you for directions,a large framed picture is moved between the two of you.You are LEAST likely to notice that he has now been swapped with a different man if he is:

Accepted Answer

A)  in a different group as you. 
B)  in the same group as you. 
C)  holding a bag. 
D)  empty-handed. 
A)  in a different group as you. 
B)  in the same group as you. 
C)  holding a bag. 
D)  empty-handed.

Question 7

According to research on hypnosis,what is the most important factor for hypnosis to work?

Accepted Answer

A)  the ability of the hypnotist 
B)  the suggestibility of the individual who is to be hypnotized 
C)  the expectations of the audience 
D)  the intelligence of the individual who is to be hypnotized 
A)  the ability of the hypnotist 
B)  the suggestibility of the individual who is to be hypnotized 
C)  the expectations of the audience 
D)  the intelligence of the individual who is to be hypnotized

Question 8

Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding consciousness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stimuli can influence our thoughts even if they are experienced unconsciously. 
B)  Unconscious dreams are the only form of the subconscious that is capable of influencing our thoughts and actions. 
C)  Unconscious stimuli are rarely able to influence thoughts and actions. 
D)  The study of the effects of unconscious stimuli on consciousness remains very mysterious to scientists and so far has been unable to be studied. 
A)  Stimuli can influence our thoughts even if they are experienced unconsciously. 
B)  Unconscious dreams are the only form of the subconscious that is capable of influencing our thoughts and actions. 
C)  Unconscious stimuli are rarely able to influence thoughts and actions. 
D)  The study of the effects of unconscious stimuli on consciousness remains very mysterious to scientists and so far has been unable to be studied.

Question 9

A space-time irregularity catapults four early psychologists to this year's APA conference.While Freud seeks a conduit back to 1900,James,Titchener,and Watson discuss the conference's proceedings thus far.Recall the discussion of historical perspectives in psychology from Chapter 1 in your text.Which of the three psychologists would be comfortable with the current focus on consciousness in psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)  James 
B)  Titchener 
C)  Watson 
D)  both A and B 
A)  James 
B)  Titchener 
C)  Watson 
D)  both A and B

Question 10

The need to use a drug regularly is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  dependence. 
B)  habituation. 
C)  addiction. 
D)  abuse. 
A)  dependence. 
B)  habituation. 
C)  addiction. 
D)  abuse.

Question 11

According to the ________ model,consciousness should be a function of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  sensory neglect; the degree of damage to particular areas 
B)  blindsight; visual processing 
C)  global workspace; which brain circuits are active 
D)  consciousness; the level of arousal 
A)  sensory neglect; the degree of damage to particular areas 
B)  blindsight; visual processing 
C)  global workspace; which brain circuits are active 
D)  consciousness; the level of arousal

Question 12

After split-brain surgery,a picture of a chair is shown to the right hemisphere of a patient.When asked what she saw,the patient states she saw ________,and when given a pencil she draws ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a chair; nothing 
B)  nothing; a chair 
C)  a chair; a chair 
D)  nothing; nothing 
A)  a chair; nothing 
B)  nothing; a chair 
C)  a chair; a chair 
D)  nothing; nothing

Question 13

The unawareness of deficits shown by hemineglect patients suggests what about consciousness?

Accepted Answer

A)  It arises from the brain processes that are currently active. 
B)  It can be easily neglected. 
C)  It operates independently of the brain. 
D)  Everyone is conscious all the time. 
A)  It arises from the brain processes that are currently active. 
B)  It can be easily neglected. 
C)  It operates independently of the brain. 
D)  Everyone is conscious all the time.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for addiction?

Accepted Answer

A)  positive drug expectations 
B)  damage to the insula 
C)  certain personality traits 
D)  identification with high-risk groups 
A)  positive drug expectations 
B)  damage to the insula 
C)  certain personality traits 
D)  identification with high-risk groups

Question 15

Why is REM sleep called paradoxical sleep?

Accepted Answer

A)  The person is not really asleep. 
B)  The person's body is asleep,but the person's brain is active. 
C)  The person has no awareness of being asleep. 
D)  The person is both awake and asleep at the same time. 
A)  The person is not really asleep. 
B)  The person's body is asleep,but the person's brain is active. 
C)  The person has no awareness of being asleep. 
D)  The person is both awake and asleep at the same time.

Question 16

Walter has a strong desire to use methamphetamine,even though he no longer enjoys the feelings it produces.This phenomenon is primarily due to activity in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  amygdala. 
B)  nucleus accumbens. 
C)  cannabinoid system. 
D)  hippocampus. 
A)  amygdala. 
B)  nucleus accumbens. 
C)  cannabinoid system. 
D)  hippocampus.

Question 17

Which of the following individuals is most likely to use marijuana for a medicinal purpose?

Accepted Answer

A)  an Alzheimer's patient for memory loss 
B)  a schizophrenic to reduce fearful hallucinations 
C)  an alcoholic to reduce the withdrawal symptoms 
D)  a cancer patient undergoing chemotherapy to reduce nausea 
A)  an Alzheimer's patient for memory loss 
B)  a schizophrenic to reduce fearful hallucinations 
C)  an alcoholic to reduce the withdrawal symptoms 
D)  a cancer patient undergoing chemotherapy to reduce nausea

Question 18

Sean,who is 18 years old,complains that he never dreams.He asks if this could be possible.Based on what you know about dream behavior,you are likely to:

Accepted Answer

A)  agree with him because you do not dream either. 
B)  disagree with him because he is 18 and everyone can dream after the age of 12. 
C)  disagree with him because we all have dreams unless we have a specific brain injury or are on a certain kind of medication. 
D)  agree with him because not everyone has dreams in REM sleep. 
A)  agree with him because you do not dream either. 
B)  disagree with him because he is 18 and everyone can dream after the age of 12. 
C)  disagree with him because we all have dreams unless we have a specific brain injury or are on a certain kind of medication. 
D)  agree with him because not everyone has dreams in REM sleep.

Question 19

Which of the following actions is LEAST likely to occur unconsciously?

Accepted Answer

A)  swinging your arms 
B)  chewing gum 
C)  walking to the store 
D)  following GPS directions 
A)  swinging your arms 
B)  chewing gum 
C)  walking to the store 
D)  following GPS directions

Question 20

If your brain was a building,sleep would play the role of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  manager. 
B)  janitor. 
C)  security guard. 
D)  decorator. 
A)  manager. 
B)  janitor. 
C)  security guard. 
D)  decorator.

A split-brain patient is shown a frog in her right visual field.She is asked to identify what she sees.She would most likely be able to:

Linnea said that she had dreams about what she was going to wear and what pencil to bring to class.What type of sleep was she probably in?

A person can be easily awakened in this stage of sleep.

Occasionally,Jon will fall asleep while working with a customer.Jon is experiencing which sleep disorder?

While a man is asking you for directions,a large framed picture is moved between the two of you.You are LEAST likely to notice that he has now been swapped with a different man if he is:

According to research on hypnosis,what is the most important factor for hypnosis to work?

Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding consciousness?

The need to use a drug regularly is termed:

According to the model,consciousness should be a function of .

After split-brain surgery,a picture of a chair is shown to the right hemisphere of a patient.When asked what she saw,the patient states she saw ,and when given a pencil she draws .

The unawareness of deficits shown by hemineglect patients suggests what about consciousness?

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for addiction?

Why is REM sleep called paradoxical sleep?

Walter has a strong desire to use methamphetamine,even though he no longer enjoys the feelings it produces.This phenomenon is primarily due to activity in the:

Which of the following individuals is most likely to use marijuana for a medicinal purpose?

Sean,who is 18 years old,complains that he never dreams.He asks if this could be possible.Based on what you know about dream behavior,you are likely to:

Which of the following actions is LEAST likely to occur unconsciously?

If your brain was a building,sleep would play the role of the:

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Exam 4: Consciousness

A split-brain patient is shown a frog in her right visual field.She is asked to identify what she sees.She would most likely be able to:

Linnea said that she had dreams about what she was going to wear and what pencil to bring to class.What type of sleep was she probably in?

A person can be easily awakened in this stage of sleep.

Occasionally,Jon will fall asleep while working with a customer.Jon is experiencing which sleep disorder?

While a man is asking you for directions,a large framed picture is moved between the two of you.You are LEAST likely to notice that he has now been swapped with a different man if he is:

According to research on hypnosis,what is the most important factor for hypnosis to work?

Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding consciousness?

The need to use a drug regularly is termed:

According to the ________ model,consciousness should be a function of ________.

After split-brain surgery,a picture of a chair is shown to the right hemisphere of a patient.When asked what she saw,the patient states she saw ________,and when given a pencil she draws ________.

The unawareness of deficits shown by hemineglect patients suggests what about consciousness?

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for addiction?

Why is REM sleep called paradoxical sleep?

Walter has a strong desire to use methamphetamine,even though he no longer enjoys the feelings it produces.This phenomenon is primarily due to activity in the:

Which of the following individuals is most likely to use marijuana for a medicinal purpose?

Sean,who is 18 years old,complains that he never dreams.He asks if this could be possible.Based on what you know about dream behavior,you are likely to:

Which of the following actions is LEAST likely to occur unconsciously?

If your brain was a building,sleep would play the role of the:

The Science of Psychology

Research Methodology

Biology and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Language, and Intelligence

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Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

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According to the model,consciousness should be a function of .

After split-brain surgery,a picture of a chair is shown to the right hemisphere of a patient.When asked what she saw,the patient states she saw ,and when given a pencil she draws .