Question 1

In concentrative meditation a person:

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A)  focuses attention on one thing,such as a mantra. 
B)  allows thoughts to flow freely. 
C)  keeps her eyes open throughout the experience. 
D)  pays attention and reacts to all thoughts. 
A)  focuses attention on one thing,such as a mantra. 
B)  allows thoughts to flow freely. 
C)  keeps her eyes open throughout the experience. 
D)  pays attention and reacts to all thoughts.

Question 2

Circadian rhythms can best be described as:

Accepted Answer

A)  special heartbeats that trigger the heart to increase or decrease the circular flow of blood. 
B)  the rise and fall of the sun each day. 
C)  biological clocks controlling hormone levels,temperature,and the sleep cycle. 
D)  the ancient art of star tracking,which is used today to figure out sleep patterns. 
A)  special heartbeats that trigger the heart to increase or decrease the circular flow of blood. 
B)  the rise and fall of the sun each day. 
C)  biological clocks controlling hormone levels,temperature,and the sleep cycle. 
D)  the ancient art of star tracking,which is used today to figure out sleep patterns.

Question 3

Frank Tong and colleagues superimposed a house onto a face and asked participants to make judgments about what they saw.What were the participants' brain responses?

Accepted Answer

A)  The brain activity changed depending on whether participants reported seeing a house or a face. 
B)  The brain noticed both equally,meaning that eventually everything becomes conscious. 
C)  The unconscious brain became confused and thus the participants were unable to see either the house or the face. 
D)  The brain emitted large,slow-wave activity equally for both images. 
A)  The brain activity changed depending on whether participants reported seeing a house or a face. 
B)  The brain noticed both equally,meaning that eventually everything becomes conscious. 
C)  The unconscious brain became confused and thus the participants were unable to see either the house or the face. 
D)  The brain emitted large,slow-wave activity equally for both images.

Question 4

A drug works by blocking normal reuptake of dopamine,allowing released dopamine to remain in the synapse for a longer period of time.This drug must be a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulant. 
B)  depressant. 
C)  opiate. 
D)  antipsychotic. 
A)  stimulant. 
B)  depressant. 
C)  opiate. 
D)  antipsychotic.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT likely a purpose of sleep?

Accepted Answer

A)  strengthening of neuronal connections that serve as the basis for learning 
B)  consolidation of information 
C)  maintenance and strengthening of the immune system 
D)  reducing the likelihood of schizophrenia 
A)  strengthening of neuronal connections that serve as the basis for learning 
B)  consolidation of information 
C)  maintenance and strengthening of the immune system 
D)  reducing the likelihood of schizophrenia

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT considered a form of meditation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Zen 
B)  yoga 
C)  mindfulness meditation 
D)  hypnosis 
A)  Zen 
B)  yoga 
C)  mindfulness meditation 
D)  hypnosis

Question 7

If you were awake and alert,and were given an EEG,what type of brain waves would show up on your EEG?

Accepted Answer

A)  beta waves 
B)  alpha waves 
C)  theta waves 
D)  sleep spindles 
A)  beta waves 
B)  alpha waves 
C)  theta waves 
D)  sleep spindles

Question 8

You want to test if some of your dreams are mundane.To check this,you should ask a friend to wake you during:

Accepted Answer

A)  REM sleep. 
B)  non-REM sleep. 
C)  stage 1 sleep. 
D)  paradoxical sleep. 
A)  REM sleep. 
B)  non-REM sleep. 
C)  stage 1 sleep. 
D)  paradoxical sleep.

Question 9

Which of the following would NOT be considered a psychoactive drug?

Accepted Answer

A)  a stimulant such as Ritalin 
B)  cocaine 
C)  alcohol 
D)  antibiotics 
A)  a stimulant such as Ritalin 
B)  cocaine 
C)  alcohol 
D)  antibiotics

Question 10

Sleep deprivation can increase the activation of ________ receptors in the brain,which in turn can alleviate symptoms of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  serotonin; depression 
B)  dopamine; insomnia 
C)  norepinepherine; Alzheimer's 
D)  marijuana; stress 
A)  serotonin; depression 
B)  dopamine; insomnia 
C)  norepinepherine; Alzheimer's 
D)  marijuana; stress

Question 11

Which theory of sleep would explain why Jon slept an extra four hours after running a marathon?

Accepted Answer

A)  circadian rhythms theory 
B)  facilitation of learning theory 
C)  restorative theory 
D)  paradoxical theory 
A)  circadian rhythms theory 
B)  facilitation of learning theory 
C)  restorative theory 
D)  paradoxical theory

Question 12

The need for continued use of a drug to avoid symptoms of withdrawal is:

Accepted Answer

A)  tolerance. 
B)  withdrawal. 
C)  abuse. 
D)  dependence. 
A)  tolerance. 
B)  withdrawal. 
C)  abuse. 
D)  dependence.

Question 13

Which of the following is true about REM and dreams?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dreams only occur during REM sleep. 
B)  Dreams do not occur during REM sleep. 
C)  Dreams during REM sleep are likely to be mundane. 
D)  Dreams during REM sleep are likely to be bizarre. 
A)  Dreams only occur during REM sleep. 
B)  Dreams do not occur during REM sleep. 
C)  Dreams during REM sleep are likely to be mundane. 
D)  Dreams during REM sleep are likely to be bizarre.

Question 14

The neodissociation theory of hypnosis differs from the sociocognitive theory of hypnosis in that it asserts:

Accepted Answer

A)  social context plays a role. 
B)  hypnosis is an altered state. 
C)  hypnotized people are "faking it." 
D)  hypnotism is a form of "flow." 
A)  social context plays a role. 
B)  hypnosis is an altered state. 
C)  hypnotized people are "faking it." 
D)  hypnotism is a form of "flow."

Question 15

According to cross-cultural studies,________ consume the most alcohol.

Accepted Answer

A)  women 
B)  men 
C)  the elderly 
D)  teenagers 
A)  women 
B)  men 
C)  the elderly 
D)  teenagers

Question 16

Janice took a stimulant medication called Adderall to help her study.After a few minutes,she noticed that she was sweating and her heart was racing.These symptoms occurred because of the drug's effect on Janice's:

Accepted Answer

A)  parasympathetic nervous system. 
B)  sympathetic nervous system. 
C)  amygdala. 
D)  brain stem. 
A)  parasympathetic nervous system. 
B)  sympathetic nervous system. 
C)  amygdala. 
D)  brain stem.

Question 17

Research has shown that the effects of alcohol on emotions and behavior:

Accepted Answer

A)  are nearly identical across individuals. 
B)  are highly dissimilar with age,with young people enjoying the effects more. 
C)  may differ greatly based on the expectations of the individual who is drinking. 
D)  vary widely,depending on whether the individual is a frequent or chronic drinker. 
A)  are nearly identical across individuals. 
B)  are highly dissimilar with age,with young people enjoying the effects more. 
C)  may differ greatly based on the expectations of the individual who is drinking. 
D)  vary widely,depending on whether the individual is a frequent or chronic drinker.

Question 18

DeMarco has been diagnosed as being in a minimally conscious state.Which of the following behaviors is DeMarco most likely to exhibit?

Accepted Answer

A)  higher levels of consciousness,including the ability to identify his family members 
B)  deliberate movements,such as following a pencil with his eyes 
C)  opening and closing his eyes,but with no awareness of his surroundings 
D)  no EEG brain activity 
A)  higher levels of consciousness,including the ability to identify his family members 
B)  deliberate movements,such as following a pencil with his eyes 
C)  opening and closing his eyes,but with no awareness of his surroundings 
D)  no EEG brain activity

Question 19

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chronic sleep deprivation can affect attention and short-term memory. 
B)  Animal studies show that extended sleep deprivation may compromise the immune system and lead to death. 
C)  Microsleeps may occur with severe sleep deprivation. 
D)  The cognitive effects of sleep deprivation are most likely permanent. 
A)  Chronic sleep deprivation can affect attention and short-term memory. 
B)  Animal studies show that extended sleep deprivation may compromise the immune system and lead to death. 
C)  Microsleeps may occur with severe sleep deprivation. 
D)  The cognitive effects of sleep deprivation are most likely permanent.

Question 20

Moderate doses of alcohol are associated with ________,while larger doses of alcohol are associated with ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  more negative moods; more positive moods 
B)  more positive moods; more negative moods 
C)  improved sexual performance; impaired sexual performance 
D)  impaired sexual performance; improved sexual performance 
A)  more negative moods; more positive moods 
B)  more positive moods; more negative moods 
C)  improved sexual performance; impaired sexual performance 
D)  impaired sexual performance; improved sexual performance

In concentrative meditation a person:

Circadian rhythms can best be described as:

Frank Tong and colleagues superimposed a house onto a face and asked participants to make judgments about what they saw.What were the participants' brain responses?

A drug works by blocking normal reuptake of dopamine,allowing released dopamine to remain in the synapse for a longer period of time.This drug must be a(n):

Which of the following is NOT likely a purpose of sleep?

Which of the following is NOT considered a form of meditation?

If you were awake and alert,and were given an EEG,what type of brain waves would show up on your EEG?

You want to test if some of your dreams are mundane.To check this,you should ask a friend to wake you during:

Which of the following would NOT be considered a psychoactive drug?

Sleep deprivation can increase the activation of receptors in the brain,which in turn can alleviate symptoms of .

Which theory of sleep would explain why Jon slept an extra four hours after running a marathon?

The need for continued use of a drug to avoid symptoms of withdrawal is:

Which of the following is true about REM and dreams?

The neodissociation theory of hypnosis differs from the sociocognitive theory of hypnosis in that it asserts:

According to cross-cultural studies,________ consume the most alcohol.

Janice took a stimulant medication called Adderall to help her study.After a few minutes,she noticed that she was sweating and her heart was racing.These symptoms occurred because of the drug's effect on Janice's:

Research has shown that the effects of alcohol on emotions and behavior:

DeMarco has been diagnosed as being in a minimally conscious state.Which of the following behaviors is DeMarco most likely to exhibit?

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Moderate doses of alcohol are associated with ,while larger doses of alcohol are associated with .

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In concentrative meditation a person:

Circadian rhythms can best be described as:

Frank Tong and colleagues superimposed a house onto a face and asked participants to make judgments about what they saw.What were the participants' brain responses?

A drug works by blocking normal reuptake of dopamine,allowing released dopamine to remain in the synapse for a longer period of time.This drug must be a(n):

Which of the following is NOT likely a purpose of sleep?

Which of the following is NOT considered a form of meditation?

If you were awake and alert,and were given an EEG,what type of brain waves would show up on your EEG?

You want to test if some of your dreams are mundane.To check this,you should ask a friend to wake you during:

Which of the following would NOT be considered a psychoactive drug?

Sleep deprivation can increase the activation of ________ receptors in the brain,which in turn can alleviate symptoms of ________.

Which theory of sleep would explain why Jon slept an extra four hours after running a marathon?

The need for continued use of a drug to avoid symptoms of withdrawal is:

Which of the following is true about REM and dreams?

The neodissociation theory of hypnosis differs from the sociocognitive theory of hypnosis in that it asserts:

According to cross-cultural studies,________ consume the most alcohol.

Janice took a stimulant medication called Adderall to help her study.After a few minutes,she noticed that she was sweating and her heart was racing.These symptoms occurred because of the drug's effect on Janice's:

Research has shown that the effects of alcohol on emotions and behavior:

DeMarco has been diagnosed as being in a minimally conscious state.Which of the following behaviors is DeMarco most likely to exhibit?

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Moderate doses of alcohol are associated with ________,while larger doses of alcohol are associated with ________.

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Research Methodology

Biology and Behavior

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Sleep deprivation can increase the activation of receptors in the brain,which in turn can alleviate symptoms of .

Moderate doses of alcohol are associated with ,while larger doses of alcohol are associated with .