Question 1

Four-year old DeMarcus falls asleep shortly after his 8:30 p.m. bedtime. At about 9:45, he suddenly sits up in bed, breathing rapidly and appearing to be in a state of sheer panic. DeMarcus is probably experiencing:

Accepted Answer

A) a narcoleptic attack 
B) sleep terrors 
C) sleep apnea 
D) REM sleep behavior disorder

Question 2

Fern is floating in salt water in a large tank. The surrounding room is dark and soundproof. Fern is undergoing:

Accepted Answer

A) sensory deprivation 
B) meditation 
C) sensory reduction 
D) perceptual elimination

Question 3

Psychoactive drugs achieve their effects by:

Accepted Answer

A) mimicking neurotransmitters 
B) blocking the reuptake of neurotransmitters 
C) blocking the action of neurotransmitters 
D) any of these

Question 4

Which alternative correctly pairs a class of psychoactive drugs with its general effects on thought and behavior

Accepted Answer

A) hallucinogens -- alter sensation and perception 
B) stimulants - slow many body functions 
C) opioids -- enhanced mood; increased energy 
D) depressants - produce hallucinations

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT one of the four major classes of psychoactive drugs

Accepted Answer

A) depressants 
B) stabilizers 
C) opioids 
D) hallucinogens

Question 6

The _______ ratio is the dose of a drug that is likely to be fatal divided by the dose normally required to feel the drug's effects.

Accepted Answer

A) risk 
B) safety 
C) tolerance 
D) fatality

Question 7

Beth is restless and irritable. Her whole body aches. In addition, she experiencing severe nausea and is vomiting often. Beth is most likely withdrawing from _______ use.

Accepted Answer

A) stimulant 
B) opioid 
C) depressant 
D) barbiturate

Question 8

The deepest level of sleep is

Accepted Answer

A) Stage N1 
B) Stage N2 
C) Stage N3 
D) REM

Question 9

Sleep apnea involves daytime "sleep attacks."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

How long is a typical sleep cycle, in which a sleeper progresses through some or all of the sleep stages

Accepted Answer

A) 30 minutes 
B) 1 hour 
C) 90 minutes 
D) 2 hours

Question 11

Which of the following types of drugs are least likely to produce either physical or psychological dependence

Accepted Answer

A) barbiturates 
B) opioids 
C) hallucinogens 
D) depressants

Question 12

The menstrual cycle is an example of a _________ rhythm. The sleep-wake cycle is an example of a ___________ rhythm.

Accepted Answer

A) biological; biological and a circadian 
B) circadian; biological 
C) biological; circadian 
D) circadian; biological and a circadian

Question 13

Review three theories of why we dream and indicate the research that supports each one.

Accepted Answer

A) psychostimulant 
B) illegal 
C) psychoactive 
D) recreational

Question 14

Macy is a newborn; Laurel is a preschooler; and Maddie is an elementary-school student. Ideally, Macy sleeps ______ hours per day. Laurel sleeps _______ hours each day. Finally, Maddie prefers _______ hours of sleep each night.

Accepted Answer

A) 16; 14; 12 
B) 16; 10; 9 
C) 12; 10; 8 
D) 16; 9; 8

Question 15

Which of the following alternatives best represents the sequence of events by which melatonin is secreted in the blood

Accepted Answer

A) pituitary gland + pineal gland $\rightarrow$melatonin 
B) pineal gland $\rightarrow$ suprachiasmatic nucleus $\rightarrow$ melatonin 
C) suprachiasmatic nucleus + pineal gland $\rightarrow$melatonin 
D) suprachiasmatic nucleus $\rightarrow$ pineal gland $\rightarrow$ melatonin

Question 16

After lunch, Katya enjoys a cup of coffee and a cigarette, thereby consuming two _________.

Accepted Answer

A) benzodiazepines 
B) depressants 
C) stimulants 
D) opioids

Question 17

Mrs. Cormier suffers from insomnia and chronic pain. Mr. Dennison experiences ongoing anxiety and occasional insomnia. Mrs. Cormier might be prescribed a __________. Mr. Dennison might be treated with a __________.

Accepted Answer

A) benzodiazepine; benzodiazepine, as well 
B) benzodiazepine; barbiturate 
C) barbiturate; benzodiazepine 
D) barbiturate; stimulant

Question 18

The attention-deficit drugs Adderall and Vyvanse are examples of ________, which in turn belong to the _________ class.

Accepted Answer

A) amphetamines; stimulant 
B) amphetamines; opioid 
C) benzodiazepines; stimulant 
D) benzodiazepines; opioid

Question 19

Dexedrine, Adderall, and crystal methamphetamine are examples of _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dexedrine, Adderall, and crystal methamphetamine are examples...

Question 20

Cocaine's effects on the body include each of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) slowed respiration 
B) elevated blood pressure 
C) increased body temperature 
D) increased heart rate

Exam 5: States of Consciousness