Question 1

During his lecture on dream theories,Professor Hundt points out that the interpretations are often far-fetched in _______________ theory.

Accepted Answer

A) psychoanalytic 
B) problem-focused 
C) cognitive 
D) activation-synthesis 
A) psychoanalytic 
B) problem-focused 
C) cognitive 
D) activation-synthesis

Question 2

During _______________ dreams,people are aware that they are dreaming and feel as though they are conscious.

Accepted Answer

A) REM sleep 
B) slow-wave sleep 
C) lucid 
D) latent 
A) REM sleep 
B) slow-wave sleep 
C) lucid 
D) latent

Question 3

For decades,research on psychedelics have languished due to a lack of funding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which approach to dreaming suggests that our dreams are simply a modification of the thinking that goes on when we are awake?

Accepted Answer

A) the problem-focused approach 
B) the psychoanalytic approach 
C) the cognitive approach 
D) the activation-synthesis approach 
A) the problem-focused approach 
B) the psychoanalytic approach 
C) the cognitive approach 
D) the activation-synthesis approach

Question 5

The dream theory that currently seems to have the most support is the:

Accepted Answer

A) Freudian theory of dreaming. 
B) problem-solving approach to dreaming. 
C) cognitive approach to dreaming. 
D) activation-synthesis theory of dreaming. 
A) Freudian theory of dreaming. 
B) problem-solving approach to dreaming. 
C) cognitive approach to dreaming. 
D) activation-synthesis theory of dreaming.

Question 6

Periods of REM sleep alternate with periods of non-REM sleep in a cycle that recurs about every _______________ minutes or so.

Accepted Answer

A) 30 
B) 90 
C) 150 
D) 210 
A) 30 
B) 90 
C) 150 
D) 210

Question 7

Psychoactive drugs produce their effects primarily by acting on brain neurotransmitters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Sigmund Freud would agree that every dream is meaningful,no matter how absurd the images seem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When hypnotized individuals are regressed to earlier ages,their brain waves reflect the age that they are re- experiencing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to Ecclesiastes,"To every thing there is a season,and a time for every purpose under heaven." In what ways do the findings of modern science confirm,or disconfirm,this statement?

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include the following

Question 11

German researchers have recently discovered that sleep enhances _______________ as well as consolidation.

Accepted Answer

A) processing speed 
B) problem solving 
C) physical coordination 
D) creativity 
A) processing speed 
B) problem solving 
C) physical coordination 
D) creativity

Question 12

Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder involving sudden and unpredictable lapses into REM sleep.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Among the common effects of cocaine 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 14

Among the common effects of heroin are:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Circadian rhythms exist in plants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When amphetamines are abused,the resulting effects may include:

Accepted Answer

A) nervousness,loss of appetite,high blood pressure,delusions,psychosis,heart damage,convulsions,and death. 
B) excitability,sleeplessness,sweating,paranoia,panic,depression,heart damage,and heart failure. 
C) heart disease,high blood pressure,impaired circulation,and erectile problems in men. 
D) restlessness,insomnia,muscle tension,heartbeat irregularities,and high blood pressure. 
A) nervousness,loss of appetite,high blood pressure,delusions,psychosis,heart damage,convulsions,and death. 
B) excitability,sleeplessness,sweating,paranoia,panic,depression,heart damage,and heart failure. 
C) heart disease,high blood pressure,impaired circulation,and erectile problems in men. 
D) restlessness,insomnia,muscle tension,heartbeat irregularities,and high blood pressure.

Question 17

When people live in an environment free of any time cues and are allowed to sleep,eat,and work whenever they want,they typically follow a:

Accepted Answer

A) 28.0-hour cycle. 
B) 22.8-hour cycle. 
C) 24.3-hour cycle. 
D) 26.0-hour cycle. 
A) 28.0-hour cycle. 
B) 22.8-hour cycle. 
C) 24.3-hour cycle. 
D) 26.0-hour cycle.

Question 18

During his lecture on dream theories,Professor Grant points out that a weakness of _______________ theory is that some theorists are skeptical about the ability to resolve concerns during sleep.

Accepted Answer

A) psychoanalytic 
B) problem-focused 
C) cognitive 
D) activation-synthesis 
A) psychoanalytic 
B) problem-focused 
C) cognitive 
D) activation-synthesis

Question 19

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Tobacco use contributes to more deaths each year than all other forms of drug use combined. 
B) Marijuana reduces the nausea and vomiting that accompany chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer. 
C) Illegal drugs are,by definition,more dangerous than legal drugs. 
D) Heavy,prolonged use of marijuana poses physical dangers,including lung damage. 
A) Tobacco use contributes to more deaths each year than all other forms of drug use combined. 
B) Marijuana reduces the nausea and vomiting that accompany chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer. 
C) Illegal drugs are,by definition,more dangerous than legal drugs. 
D) Heavy,prolonged use of marijuana poses physical dangers,including lung damage.

Question 20

Describe the common effects of psilocybin.

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include the

Exam 5: Exstintion: Body Rhythms and Mental States

During his lecture on dream theories,Professor Hundt points out that the interpretations are often far-fetched in _______________ theory.

During _______________ dreams,people are aware that they are dreaming and feel as though they are conscious.

For decades,research on psychedelics have languished due to a lack of funding.

Which approach to dreaming suggests that our dreams are simply a modification of the thinking that goes on when we are awake?

The dream theory that currently seems to have the most support is the:

Periods of REM sleep alternate with periods of non-REM sleep in a cycle that recurs about every _______________ minutes or so.

Psychoactive drugs produce their effects primarily by acting on brain neurotransmitters.

Sigmund Freud would agree that every dream is meaningful,no matter how absurd the images seem.

When hypnotized individuals are regressed to earlier ages,their brain waves reflect the age that they are re- experiencing.

According to Ecclesiastes,"To every thing there is a season,and a time for every purpose under heaven." In what ways do the findings of modern science confirm,or disconfirm,this statement?

German researchers have recently discovered that sleep enhances _______________ as well as consolidation.

Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder involving sudden and unpredictable lapses into REM sleep.

Among the common effects of cocaine are:

Among the common effects of heroin are:

Circadian rhythms exist in plants.

When amphetamines are abused,the resulting effects may include:

When people live in an environment free of any time cues and are allowed to sleep,eat,and work whenever they want,they typically follow a:

During his lecture on dream theories,Professor Grant points out that a weakness of _______________ theory is that some theorists are skeptical about the ability to resolve concerns during sleep.

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Describe the common effects of psilocybin.

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