Question 1

Describe the results of abuse/addiction to morphine.

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A good answer will include the following key points. F1S1S1W1
F1F1F10Loss of appetite F1S1S1W1
F1F1F10Nausea F1S1S1W1
F1F1F10Constipation F1S1S1W1
F1F1F10Withdrawal symptoms F1S1S1W1
F1F1F10Convulsions F1S1S1W1
F1F1F10Coma and possibly death

Question 2

Does hypnosis produce a literal reexperiencing of long-ago events? Explain your answer.

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A good answer will include the following key points. F1S1S1W1
F1F1F10Hypnosis does not produce a literal reexperiencing of long-ago events. F1S1S1W1
F1F1F10When people are regressed to an earlier age,their mental and moral performance remains adult-like. F1S1S1W1
F1F1F10Their brain-wave patterns and reflexes do not become childish. F1S1S1W1
F1F1F10They act as if they are playing the role of a young child.

Question 3

Circadian rhythm is defined as:

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A) a fluctuation in a biological system,synchronized with external cues. 
B) an awareness of oneself and the environment. 
C) a biological fluctuation that occurs less frequently than once a day. 
D) a biological fluctuation that is about 24 hours from peak to peak. 
A) a fluctuation in a biological system,synchronized with external cues. 
B) an awareness of oneself and the environment. 
C) a biological fluctuation that occurs less frequently than once a day. 
D) a biological fluctuation that is about 24 hours from peak to peak. D

Question 4

When researchers studied whether or not dreaming occurs in non-REM sleep they found that:

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A) it does,but the dreams are shorter and less vivid than in REM sleep. 
B) it does,but the dreams are longer and more fantastical than in REM sleep. 
C) it does not,unless the person has been chronically sleep deprived. 
D) it does not,unless the person is a patient with a severed corpus callosum. 
A) it does,but the dreams are shorter and less vivid than in REM sleep. 
B) it does,but the dreams are longer and more fantastical than in REM sleep. 
C) it does not,unless the person has been chronically sleep deprived. 
D) it does not,unless the person is a patient with a severed corpus callosum.

Question 5

James has been sleeping for about 90 minutes when his brain shows rapid,irregular waves.His blood pressure rises,his heart rate increases,and his skeletal muscles go limp.Which of the following is the most likely conclusion?

Accepted Answer

A) James is chronically sleep deprived and his sleep,like his daytime activities,is abnormal. 
B) James is experiencing physiological changes that are normal for the third stage of sleep. 
C) James is experiencing unusual sleep because earlier he engaged in strenuous physical activities. 
D) James is experiencing physiological changes that are normal during paradoxical sleep. 
A) James is chronically sleep deprived and his sleep,like his daytime activities,is abnormal. 
B) James is experiencing physiological changes that are normal for the third stage of sleep. 
C) James is experiencing unusual sleep because earlier he engaged in strenuous physical activities. 
D) James is experiencing physiological changes that are normal during paradoxical sleep.

Question 6

Among the common effects of amphetamines are:

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A) wakefulness,alertness,raised metabolism,and elevated mood. 
B) euphoria,excitation,boost of energy,and suppressed appetite. 
C) mood variation from alertness to calmness depending on mental set,setting,and prior arousal. 
D) wakefulness,alertness,and a shortened reaction time. 
A) wakefulness,alertness,raised metabolism,and elevated mood. 
B) euphoria,excitation,boost of energy,and suppressed appetite. 
C) mood variation from alertness to calmness depending on mental set,setting,and prior arousal. 
D) wakefulness,alertness,and a shortened reaction time.

Question 7

Narcolepsy involves:

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A) unpredictable daytime attacks of sleep. 
B) inability to breathe while sleeping. 
C) a need for 12 to 14 hours of sleep each night. 
D) a need for only 5 to 6 hours of sleep each night. 
A) unpredictable daytime attacks of sleep. 
B) inability to breathe while sleeping. 
C) a need for 12 to 14 hours of sleep each night. 
D) a need for only 5 to 6 hours of sleep each night.

Question 8

The sociocognitive approach to hypnosis suggests that:

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A) the hypnotized person is unconsciously playing a role. 
B) the hypnotized person is consciously faking or playing a role. 
C) hypnosis is a unique state distinct from normal consciousness. 
D) hypnosis is an interaction between the executive and the imaginative functions of an individual's mind. 
A) the hypnotized person is unconsciously playing a role. 
B) the hypnotized person is consciously faking or playing a role. 
C) hypnosis is a unique state distinct from normal consciousness. 
D) hypnosis is an interaction between the executive and the imaginative functions of an individual's mind.

Question 9

Kiyoshi planned to take over-the-counter melatonin supplements in order to restore the 24-hour sleep-wake cycle that was typical before she began college.After reading her psychology textbook,Kiyoshi decided that:

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A) she should refrain from taking the supplements because the long-term safety is unknown. 
B) the supplements would be most effective if she were to take them on a long-term basis. 
C) she should check and make sure her supplements meet the federal standards for quality. 
D) she should check and make sure her supplements meet the federal standards for dosage. 
A) she should refrain from taking the supplements because the long-term safety is unknown. 
B) the supplements would be most effective if she were to take them on a long-term basis. 
C) she should check and make sure her supplements meet the federal standards for quality. 
D) she should check and make sure her supplements meet the federal standards for dosage.

Question 10

Describe the results of abuse/addiction to heroin.

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include the following

Question 11

The structure that serves as our biological clock is:

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A) the heart with its pace-maker cells. 
B) the pituitary gland. 
C) the pineal gland. 
D) the suprachiasmatic nucleus in the hypothalamus. 
A) the heart with its pace-maker cells. 
B) the pituitary gland. 
C) the pineal gland. 
D) the suprachiasmatic nucleus in the hypothalamus.

Question 12

What biological rhythms are controlled by the suprachiasmatic nucleus? Where is the SCN located?

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include the following

Question 13

A comprehensive review of melatonin research mentioned in your textbook found little or no support for melatonin's effectiveness in treating shift-work desynchronization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Among the common effects of LSD are:

Accepted Answer

A) slowed reaction time,and reduced ability to store new memories or to retrieve old ones. 
B) sedation,reduced tension,and reduced anxiety. 
C) euphoria and relief from pain. 
D) exhilaration,visions and hallucinations,and insightful experiences. 
A) slowed reaction time,and reduced ability to store new memories or to retrieve old ones. 
B) sedation,reduced tension,and reduced anxiety. 
C) euphoria and relief from pain. 
D) exhilaration,visions and hallucinations,and insightful experiences.

Question 15

Describe the results of abuse/addiction to LSD.

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include the

Question 16

All mammals experience REM sleep.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Among the common effects of caffeine are:

Accepted Answer

A) wakefulness,alertness,raised metabolism,and elevated mood. 
B) euphoria,excitation,boost of energy,and suppressed appetite. 
C) mood variation from alertness to calmness depending on mental set,setting,and prior arousal. 
D) wakefulness,alertness,and a shortened reaction time. 
A) wakefulness,alertness,raised metabolism,and elevated mood. 
B) euphoria,excitation,boost of energy,and suppressed appetite. 
C) mood variation from alertness to calmness depending on mental set,setting,and prior arousal. 
D) wakefulness,alertness,and a shortened reaction time.

Question 18

A quarter of a million people in the United States suffer from narcolepsy.Describe this sleep disorder and explain its possible cause.

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include the following

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT an effect of depressants?

Accepted Answer

A) reduced anxiety,guilt,and tension 
B) increased energy 
C) decreased inhibitions 
D) decreased heart rate and respiratory rate 
A) reduced anxiety,guilt,and tension 
B) increased energy 
C) decreased inhibitions 
D) decreased heart rate and respiratory rate

Question 20

The effects of stimulant drugs include all of the following EXCEPT:

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A) feelings of excitement,confidence,and euphoria. 
B) feelings of increased energy and pep. 
C) a sense of calmness and relaxation. 
D) convulsions,heart failure,and death. 
A) feelings of excitement,confidence,and euphoria. 
B) feelings of increased energy and pep. 
C) a sense of calmness and relaxation. 
D) convulsions,heart failure,and death.

Exam 5: Exstintion: Body Rhythms and Mental States

Describe the results of abuse/addiction to morphine.

Does hypnosis produce a literal reexperiencing of long-ago events? Explain your answer.

Circadian rhythm is defined as:

When researchers studied whether or not dreaming occurs in non-REM sleep they found that:

James has been sleeping for about 90 minutes when his brain shows rapid,irregular waves.His blood pressure rises,his heart rate increases,and his skeletal muscles go limp.Which of the following is the most likely conclusion?

Among the common effects of amphetamines are:

Narcolepsy involves:

The sociocognitive approach to hypnosis suggests that:

Kiyoshi planned to take over-the-counter melatonin supplements in order to restore the 24-hour sleep-wake cycle that was typical before she began college.After reading her psychology textbook,Kiyoshi decided that:

Describe the results of abuse/addiction to heroin.

The structure that serves as our biological clock is:

What biological rhythms are controlled by the suprachiasmatic nucleus? Where is the SCN located?

A comprehensive review of melatonin research mentioned in your textbook found little or no support for melatonin's effectiveness in treating shift-work desynchronization.

Among the common effects of LSD are:

Describe the results of abuse/addiction to LSD.

All mammals experience REM sleep.

Among the common effects of caffeine are:

A quarter of a million people in the United States suffer from narcolepsy.Describe this sleep disorder and explain its possible cause.

Which of the following is NOT an effect of depressants?

The effects of stimulant drugs include all of the following EXCEPT:

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