Question 1

Jorge is in stage 2 sleep. Which of the following is he likely to show during this stage?

Accepted Answer

A)  sleep spindles 
B)  K complexes 
C)  REM 
D)  both a and b 
A)  sleep spindles 
B)  K complexes 
C)  REM 
D)  both a and b

Question 2

Brain areas that control the various contents for consciousness include the__________.

Accepted Answer

A)  hippocampus 
B)  cortical structures in the forebrain such as the FFA or PPA 
C)  structures in the brain stem such as the reticular activating system 
D)  cedulla 
A)  hippocampus 
B)  cortical structures in the forebrain such as the FFA or PPA 
C)  structures in the brain stem such as the reticular activating system 
D)  cedulla

Question 3

Hypnosis __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  convinces a person that his or her reconstructions are true 
B)  allows people to believe that they are reliving their childhoods 
C)  can yield inaccurate and untrue memories 
D)  all of the above 
A)  convinces a person that his or her reconstructions are true 
B)  allows people to believe that they are reliving their childhoods 
C)  can yield inaccurate and untrue memories 
D)  all of the above

Question 4

Which is NOT true of hypnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  People will perform bizarre and unusual acts. 
B)  People may show fewer inhibitions and do otherwise unspeakable behavior. 
C)  People act very differently when hypnotized than when pretending to be hypnotized. 
D)  All of the above are true. 
A)  People will perform bizarre and unusual acts. 
B)  People may show fewer inhibitions and do otherwise unspeakable behavior. 
C)  People act very differently when hypnotized than when pretending to be hypnotized. 
D)  All of the above are true.

Question 5

What is the best conclusion regarding the data examining the risk of dependence for marijuana?

Accepted Answer

A)  The data are very mixed; no conclusions are possible. 
B)  Marijuana produces strong withdrawal symptoms and is likely to be addictive. 
C)  In comparison to other drugs, marijuana appears to have a low risk of addiction. 
D)  Marijuana appears more addictive in males than females. 
A)  The data are very mixed; no conclusions are possible. 
B)  Marijuana produces strong withdrawal symptoms and is likely to be addictive. 
C)  In comparison to other drugs, marijuana appears to have a low risk of addiction. 
D)  Marijuana appears more addictive in males than females.

Question 6

Alcohol is labeled a depressant because __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  it enhances social interactions at higher doses 
B)  it relaxes inhibitions 
C)  it makes the person feel excited and "ready to play" 
D)  all of the above 
A)  it enhances social interactions at higher doses 
B)  it relaxes inhibitions 
C)  it makes the person feel excited and "ready to play" 
D)  all of the above

Question 7

MDMA is chemically most similar to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  methamphetamine 
B)  mescaline 
C)  cocaine 
D)  both a and b 
A)  methamphetamine 
B)  mescaline 
C)  cocaine 
D)  both a and b

Question 8

The hypothesis that dreams are a by-product of other brain activities is called the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  workspace hypothesis 
B)  consolidation hypothesis 
C)  activation-synthesis hypothesis 
D)  REM rebound hypothesis 
A)  workspace hypothesis 
B)  consolidation hypothesis 
C)  activation-synthesis hypothesis 
D)  REM rebound hypothesis

Question 9

Which of the following substances may narrow attention?

Accepted Answer

A)  cocaine 
B)  stimulants 
C)  alcohol 
D)  amphetamine 
A)  cocaine 
B)  stimulants 
C)  alcohol 
D)  amphetamine

Question 10

Following several hypnosis sessions, Demonte has noted a significant decrease in his chronic pain. This effect is called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  hypnotic regression 
B)  posthypnotic instructions 
C)  hypnotic analgesia 
D)  hypnotic suggestion 
A)  hypnotic regression 
B)  posthypnotic instructions 
C)  hypnotic analgesia 
D)  hypnotic suggestion

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a theory of hypnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypnosis is due to social control and social influences of the hypnotist on the participant. 
B)  Hypnosis is due to social role playing by the participant. 
C)  Hypnosis is due to dissociation experienced by the participant. 
D)  All the above are theories of hypnosis. 
A)  Hypnosis is due to social control and social influences of the hypnotist on the participant. 
B)  Hypnosis is due to social role playing by the participant. 
C)  Hypnosis is due to dissociation experienced by the participant. 
D)  All the above are theories of hypnosis.

Question 12

A group of nuns is saying the rosary. They do not hear you approach from the back of the church, and they appear profoundly relaxed and very focused on their prayer. In which of the following activities are they likely engaging?

Accepted Answer

A)  meditation 
B)  hypnosis 
C)  sleep 
D)  all of the above 
A)  meditation 
B)  hypnosis 
C)  sleep 
D)  all of the above

Question 13

Brain areas that control alertness or sensitivity, independent of what the person is alert or sensitive to, include the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  hippocampus 
B)  reticular activating system 
C)  frontal cortex 
D)  medulla 
A)  hippocampus 
B)  reticular activating system 
C)  frontal cortex 
D)  medulla

Question 14

During which stage of sleep is hypnagogic imagery likely to occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  stage 1 
B)  stage 2 
C)  stage 3 and 4 
D)  REM sleep 
A)  stage 1 
B)  stage 2 
C)  stage 3 and 4 
D)  REM sleep

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT one of the stages of consciousness or sleep typically found during an EEG?

Accepted Answer

A)  alpha rhythms 
B)  beta rhythms 
C)  delta rhythms 
D)  omega rhythms 
A)  alpha rhythms 
B)  beta rhythms 
C)  delta rhythms 
D)  omega rhythms

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT likely to be a real and demonstrable effect of hypnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  complying with posthypnotic instructions such as stop smoking 
B)  increasing the state of relaxation, even posthypnosis 
C)  retrieving lost memories 
D)  reducing pain 
A)  complying with posthypnotic instructions such as stop smoking 
B)  increasing the state of relaxation, even posthypnosis 
C)  retrieving lost memories 
D)  reducing pain

Question 17

A scientist has a recording of brain activity which shows a readiness potential. What does her reading show?

Accepted Answer

A)  Her subject showed a marked change in brain activity before the subject reported any awareness of a decision to move. 
B)  Her subject showed a marked change in brain activity only after the subject reported an awareness of a decision to move. 
C)  Her subject showed no brain changes unless they were prepared for an upcoming unconscious movement. 
D)  Her subject showed brain changes only when appropriately prompted to move. 
A)  Her subject showed a marked change in brain activity before the subject reported any awareness of a decision to move. 
B)  Her subject showed a marked change in brain activity only after the subject reported an awareness of a decision to move. 
C)  Her subject showed no brain changes unless they were prepared for an upcoming unconscious movement. 
D)  Her subject showed brain changes only when appropriately prompted to move.

Question 18

THC, or delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, is the active ingredient found in __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  MDMA 
B)  cocaine 
C)  mescaline 
D)  marijuana 
A)  MDMA 
B)  cocaine 
C)  mescaline 
D)  marijuana

Question 19

Which of the following can be said to change one's state of consciousness?

Accepted Answer

A)  meditation 
B)  hypnosis 
C)  stimulants 
D)  all of the above 
A)  meditation 
B)  hypnosis 
C)  stimulants 
D)  all of the above

Question 20

Anandamide appears to affect all of the following except __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  mood regulation 
B)  appetite 
C)  perception of pain 
D)  attention 
A)  mood regulation 
B)  appetite 
C)  perception of pain 
D)  attention

Jorge is in stage 2 sleep. Which of the following is he likely to show during this stage?

Brain areas that control the various contents for consciousness include the__________.

Hypnosis __________.

Which is NOT true of hypnosis?

What is the best conclusion regarding the data examining the risk of dependence for marijuana?

Alcohol is labeled a depressant because __________.

MDMA is chemically most similar to __________.

The hypothesis that dreams are a by-product of other brain activities is called the __________.

Which of the following substances may narrow attention?

Following several hypnosis sessions, Demonte has noted a significant decrease in his chronic pain. This effect is called __________.

Which of the following is NOT a theory of hypnosis?

A group of nuns is saying the rosary. They do not hear you approach from the back of the church, and they appear profoundly relaxed and very focused on their prayer. In which of the following activities are they likely engaging?

Brain areas that control alertness or sensitivity, independent of what the person is alert or sensitive to, include the __________.

During which stage of sleep is hypnagogic imagery likely to occur?

Which of the following is NOT one of the stages of consciousness or sleep typically found during an EEG?

Which of the following is NOT likely to be a real and demonstrable effect of hypnosis?

A scientist has a recording of brain activity which shows a readiness potential. What does her reading show?

THC, or delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, is the active ingredient found in __________.

Which of the following can be said to change one's state of consciousness?

Anandamide appears to affect all of the following except __________.

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Exam 6: Consciousness

Jorge is in stage 2 sleep. Which of the following is he likely to show during this stage?

Brain areas that control the various contents for consciousness include the__________.

Hypnosis __________.

Which is NOT true of hypnosis?

What is the best conclusion regarding the data examining the risk of dependence for marijuana?

Alcohol is labeled a depressant because __________.

MDMA is chemically most similar to __________.

The hypothesis that dreams are a by-product of other brain activities is called the __________.

Which of the following substances may narrow attention?

Following several hypnosis sessions, Demonte has noted a significant decrease in his chronic pain. This effect is called __________.

Which of the following is NOT a theory of hypnosis?

A group of nuns is saying the rosary. They do not hear you approach from the back of the church, and they appear profoundly relaxed and very focused on their prayer. In which of the following activities are they likely engaging?

Brain areas that control alertness or sensitivity, independent of what the person is alert or sensitive to, include the __________.

During which stage of sleep is hypnagogic imagery likely to occur?

Which of the following is NOT one of the stages of consciousness or sleep typically found during an EEG?

Which of the following is NOT likely to be a real and demonstrable effect of hypnosis?

A scientist has a recording of brain activity which shows a readiness potential. What does her reading show?

THC, or delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, is the active ingredient found in __________.

Which of the following can be said to change one's state of consciousness?

Anandamide appears to affect all of the following except __________.

Research Methods

Evolutionary and Genetic Influences on Behavior

The Brain and the Nervous System

Sensation

Perception

Learning

Memory

Thinking

Language

Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Social Psychology

Development

Personality

Psychopathology

Treatment of Mental Disorders

Filters