Question 1

Which of the following is true about hypnosis?

Accepted Answer

A) The likelihood of being hypnotized depends mostly on the skill of the hypnotist. 
B) Hypnotized people cannot be forced to do something against their will. 
C) Hypnosis increases the accuracy of memory. 
D) A hypnotized person can do things that they could not do otherwise. 
A) The likelihood of being hypnotized depends mostly on the skill of the hypnotist. 
B) Hypnotized people cannot be forced to do something against their will. 
C) Hypnosis increases the accuracy of memory. 
D) A hypnotized person can do things that they could not do otherwise.

Question 2

Researchers have found that

Accepted Answer

A) expectations have little to do with the effect of marijuana. 
B) the "think-drink" effect shows that alcohol is a placebo. 
C) culture shapes expectations about a drug's effect. 
D) chemical properties of a drug override the user's expectations. 
A) expectations have little to do with the effect of marijuana. 
B) the "think-drink" effect shows that alcohol is a placebo. 
C) culture shapes expectations about a drug's effect. 
D) chemical properties of a drug override the user's expectations.

Question 3

Which of the following is a depressant?

Accepted Answer

A) alcohol 
B) nicotine 
C) cocaine 
D) amphetamines 
A) alcohol 
B) nicotine 
C) cocaine 
D) amphetamines

Question 4

Dennis just started working at a factory where he will be expected to work varying shifts.What recommendation should you make to him about shift choices?

Accepted Answer

A) He should change shifts as seldom as possible once he makes his choice. 
B) He should try to get a set routine of morning,afternoon,and night shifts. 
C) He should alternate between the night and morning shifts but avoid the afternoon. 
D) He should rotate shifts every few weeks to make sure he never settles into one. 
A) He should change shifts as seldom as possible once he makes his choice. 
B) He should try to get a set routine of morning,afternoon,and night shifts. 
C) He should alternate between the night and morning shifts but avoid the afternoon. 
D) He should rotate shifts every few weeks to make sure he never settles into one.

Question 5

The loss of a single night's sleep does not affect mental flexibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The explanation of dreaming that places the least importance on the underlying meaning of dreams is the ____________ approach.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Stanley takes LSD.As a result he may experience which of the following effects?

Accepted Answer

A) wakefulness,alertness,and shortened reaction time 
B) reduced anxiety and tension,and sedation 
C) euphoria and relief of pain 
D) exhilaration,visions,and hallucinations 
A) wakefulness,alertness,and shortened reaction time 
B) reduced anxiety and tension,and sedation 
C) euphoria and relief of pain 
D) exhilaration,visions,and hallucinations

Question 8

Nicholas and Dave both share a birthday and go to the same bar together when they turn 21.Neither has had a drink before,so they both have only two beers because they are unsure how the alcohol will affect them.Nicholas remains relatively sober,but Dave ends up feeling quite drunk.Which is the most likely explanation for the difference?

Accepted Answer

A) experience 
B) individual characteristics 
C) environmental setting 
D) mental sets 
A) experience 
B) individual characteristics 
C) environmental setting 
D) mental sets

Question 9

The __________ approach to dreaming emphasizes conscious concerns but makes no claims about problem solving during sleep.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

In the nineteenth century,many cities had "opium dens" were visitors could buy and smoke opium.A visitor to an opium den would likely experience

Accepted Answer

A) wakefulness,alertness,and shortened reaction time. 
B) tension,depression,and reduced ability to store new memories. 
C) euphoria,"rush," and relief of pain. 
D) exhilaration,visions,and hallucinations. 
A) wakefulness,alertness,and shortened reaction time. 
B) tension,depression,and reduced ability to store new memories. 
C) euphoria,"rush," and relief of pain. 
D) exhilaration,visions,and hallucinations.

Question 11

When amphetamines are abused,the resulting effects are most likely to include

Accepted Answer

A) nervousness,loss of appetite,high blood pressure,delusions,psychosis,heart damage,convulsions,and death. 
B) throat and lung irritation. 
C) impaired circulation,erectile problems in men,damage throughout the body due to lowering of a key enzyme. 
D) increased dosage needed for effects,impaired motor and sensory functions,impaired permanent storage of new information,withdrawal symptoms. 
A) nervousness,loss of appetite,high blood pressure,delusions,psychosis,heart damage,convulsions,and death. 
B) throat and lung irritation. 
C) impaired circulation,erectile problems in men,damage throughout the body due to lowering of a key enzyme. 
D) increased dosage needed for effects,impaired motor and sensory functions,impaired permanent storage of new information,withdrawal symptoms.

Question 12

Research has found __________ between phase of menstrual cycle and work efficiency,problem solving,college exam scores,and creativity.

Accepted Answer

A) a significant relationship 
B) no relationship 
C) a slight relationship 
D) a negative correlation 
A) a significant relationship 
B) no relationship 
C) a slight relationship 
D) a negative correlation

Question 13

Briefly outline three of the primary dream theories described in the text.

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include three of the

Question 14

The experience of "jet lag" is the result of a phenomenon called

Accepted Answer

A) internal desynchronization. 
B) time-zone desynchronization. 
C) hormonal rhythms. 
D) external desynchronization. 
A) internal desynchronization. 
B) time-zone desynchronization. 
C) hormonal rhythms. 
D) external desynchronization.

Question 15

Narcolepsy often develops during infancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A problem-focused explanation of dreaming suggests that

Accepted Answer

A) the symbols and metaphors in a dream disguise a person's true unresolved problems. 
B) dreams are usually about our everyday problems and may even help us to solve those problems. 
C) although dreams often represent our problems,they do not help us solve them. 
D) we are more likely to dream about good things that happen to us than about our problems. 
A) the symbols and metaphors in a dream disguise a person's true unresolved problems. 
B) dreams are usually about our everyday problems and may even help us to solve those problems. 
C) although dreams often represent our problems,they do not help us solve them. 
D) we are more likely to dream about good things that happen to us than about our problems.

Question 17

Emily is currently in Stage 1 sleep.This means she is

Accepted Answer

A) experiencing irregular brain waves and light sleep. 
B) experiencing delta waves and walking in her sleep. 
C) relaxed but awake. 
D) hard to rouse and her muscles are completely relaxed. 
A) experiencing irregular brain waves and light sleep. 
B) experiencing delta waves and walking in her sleep. 
C) relaxed but awake. 
D) hard to rouse and her muscles are completely relaxed.

Question 18

Which of the following is true of circadian rhythms?

Accepted Answer

A) They are artificial inventions of timekeepers. 
B) They are internally generated cycles. 
C) They are sequences of events that occur once a month. 
D) They occur on the same schedule regardless of the changes from day to night. 
A) They are artificial inventions of timekeepers. 
B) They are internally generated cycles. 
C) They are sequences of events that occur once a month. 
D) They occur on the same schedule regardless of the changes from day to night.

Question 19

Identify the body conditions that go along with rapid eye movement sleep.

Accepted Answer

Long bursts of rapid,irregular brain wav

Question 20

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

Which of the following is true about hypnosis?

Researchers have found that

Which of the following is a depressant?

Dennis just started working at a factory where he will be expected to work varying shifts.What recommendation should you make to him about shift choices?

The loss of a single night's sleep does not affect mental flexibility.

The explanation of dreaming that places the least importance on the underlying meaning of dreams is the ____________ approach.

Stanley takes LSD.As a result he may experience which of the following effects?

The __________ approach to dreaming emphasizes conscious concerns but makes no claims about problem solving during sleep.

In the nineteenth century,many cities had "opium dens" were visitors could buy and smoke opium.A visitor to an opium den would likely experience

When amphetamines are abused,the resulting effects are most likely to include

Research has found __________ between phase of menstrual cycle and work efficiency,problem solving,college exam scores,and creativity.

Briefly outline three of the primary dream theories described in the text.

The experience of "jet lag" is the result of a phenomenon called

Narcolepsy often develops during infancy.

A problem-focused explanation of dreaming suggests that

Emily is currently in Stage 1 sleep.This means she is

Which of the following is true of circadian rhythms?

Identify the body conditions that go along with rapid eye movement sleep.

Which of the following is NOT an effect of depressants?

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Exam 5: Body Rhythms and Mental States

Which of the following is true about hypnosis?

Researchers have found that

Which of the following is a depressant?

Dennis just started working at a factory where he will be expected to work varying shifts.What recommendation should you make to him about shift choices?

The loss of a single night's sleep does not affect mental flexibility.

The explanation of dreaming that places the least importance on the underlying meaning of dreams is the ____________ approach.

Stanley takes LSD.As a result he may experience which of the following effects?

The __________ approach to dreaming emphasizes conscious concerns but makes no claims about problem solving during sleep.

In the nineteenth century,many cities had "opium dens" were visitors could buy and smoke opium.A visitor to an opium den would likely experience

When amphetamines are abused,the resulting effects are most likely to include

Research has found __________ between phase of menstrual cycle and work efficiency,problem solving,college exam scores,and creativity.

Briefly outline three of the primary dream theories described in the text.

The experience of "jet lag" is the result of a phenomenon called

Narcolepsy often develops during infancy.

A problem-focused explanation of dreaming suggests that

Emily is currently in Stage 1 sleep.This means she is

Which of the following is true of circadian rhythms?

Identify the body conditions that go along with rapid eye movement sleep.

Which of the following is NOT an effect of depressants?

What Is Psychology

Theories of Personality

Development Over the Life Span

Neurons, Hormones, and the Brain

Sensation and Perception

Thinking and Intelligence

Memory

Learning and Conditioning

Behavior in Social and Cultural Context

Psychological Disorders

Approaches to Treatment and Therapy

Emotion, Stress, and Health

The Major Motives of Life: Food, Love, Sex, and Work

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