Question 1

As you get older, you have fewer (less) ____________ during sleep, suggesting that your brain actively has to work to keep you sleeping.

Accepted Answer

A)  sleep spindles 
B)  delta waves 
C)  k-complexes 
D)  synchronization 
A)  sleep spindles 
B)  delta waves 
C)  k-complexes 
D)  synchronization

Question 2

A mind-altering substance that changes the brain's neurochemistry by activating neurotransmitter receptors is called a:

Accepted Answer

A)  neuromodulator 
B)  neurotoxin 
C)  psychoactive drug 
D)  psychoendorphin 
A)  neuromodulator 
B)  neurotoxin 
C)  psychoactive drug 
D)  psychoendorphin

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Which of the following is true regarding unconscious decision making?

Accepted Answer

A)  Research has shown that unconscious thought conditions result in the best decisions regarding complex choices. 
B)  Research has shown that conscious thought conditions result in the best decisions regarding complex choices. 
C)  Research suggests that thinking about something for a long time results in better decision making than making a quick decision. 
D)  Research suggests that people are unable to make wise unconscious decisions. 
A)  Research has shown that unconscious thought conditions result in the best decisions regarding complex choices. 
B)  Research has shown that conscious thought conditions result in the best decisions regarding complex choices. 
C)  Research suggests that thinking about something for a long time results in better decision making than making a quick decision. 
D)  Research suggests that people are unable to make wise unconscious decisions.

Question 5

According to some Swiss researchers, using __________ to treat narcolepsy leads to excellent results.

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive-behavioural therapy 
B)  a hemoglobin variant 
C)  serotonin-replacement therapy 
D)  immunoglobulin 
A)  cognitive-behavioural therapy 
B)  a hemoglobin variant 
C)  serotonin-replacement therapy 
D)  immunoglobulin

Question 6

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 ____________, but 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 7

The definition of consciousness does NOT include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  moment-by-moment subjective experiences 
B)  focused attention 
C)  comatose experiences 
D)  voluntary experiences 
A)  moment-by-moment subjective experiences 
B)  focused attention 
C)  comatose experiences 
D)  voluntary experiences

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT true about sleep deprivation?

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 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 effects of sleep deprivation are most likely permanent.

Question 9

The results of experiments using the balanced-placebo design illustrate that:

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol consumption leads to increased sexual arousal and decreased social inhibitions, regardless of whether a person believes they have consumed alcohol 
B)  the belief that one has consumed alcohol impairs cognitive processing and sexual performance 
C)  alcohol consumption impairs motor processes and mood regardless of whether a person believes they have consumed alcohol 
D)  it is unlikely that the effects of alcohol intoxication have anything to do with its pharmacological properties 
A)  alcohol consumption leads to increased sexual arousal and decreased social inhibitions, regardless of whether a person believes they have consumed alcohol 
B)  the belief that one has consumed alcohol impairs cognitive processing and sexual performance 
C)  alcohol consumption impairs motor processes and mood regardless of whether a person believes they have consumed alcohol 
D)  it is unlikely that the effects of alcohol intoxication have anything to do with its pharmacological properties

As you get older, you have fewer (less) ____________ during sleep, suggesting that your brain actively has to work to keep you sleeping.

A mind-altering substance that changes the brain's neurochemistry by activating neurotransmitter receptors is called a:

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

Which of the following is true regarding unconscious decision making?

According to some Swiss researchers, using __________ to treat narcolepsy leads to excellent results.

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 , but when given a pencil she draws .

The definition of consciousness does NOT include which of the following?

Which of the following is NOT true about sleep deprivation?

The results of experiments using the balanced-placebo design illustrate that:

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Exam 4: The Mind and Consciousness

As you get older, you have fewer (less) ____________ during sleep, suggesting that your brain actively has to work to keep you sleeping.

A mind-altering substance that changes the brain's neurochemistry by activating neurotransmitter receptors is called a:

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

Which of the following is true regarding unconscious decision making?

According to some Swiss researchers, using __________ to treat narcolepsy leads to excellent results.

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 ____________, but when given a pencil she draws ____________.

The definition of consciousness does NOT include which of the following?

Which of the following is NOT true about sleep deprivation?

The results of experiments using the balanced-placebo design illustrate that:

Introduction

Research Methodology

Biological Foundations

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Attention and Memory

Thinking and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Health and Well-Being

Human Development

Social Psychology

Personality

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Cultural Psychology

Filters

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 , but when given a pencil she draws .