Question 1

Aaron is asleep.His breathing has become more regular and he is less sensitive to external stimulation.A researcher can confirm that Aaron is in stage 2 sleep by looking for ________ on Aaron's EEGs.

Accepted Answer

A)  alpha waves 
B)  K-complexes 
C)  beta waves 
D)  delta waves

Question 2

Linnea said that last night she had dreams about daily activities,such as what she was going to wear to school and what pen to bring to class.Based on the nature of the dreams,it is most likely that Linnea had the dream in ________ sleep.

Accepted Answer

A)  non-REM 
B)  REM 
C)  hypnotic 
D)  lucid

Question 3

The idea that the activity of neurons in the brain produces consciousness is called

Accepted Answer

A)  dualism. 
B)  materialism. 
C)  consolidation theory. 
D)  dissociation theory.

Question 4

Tasha is a sleep-deprived college student.In class today,Tasha found her eyes rolling and her arm twitched.Tasha was most likely experiencing

Accepted Answer

A)  REM behavior disorder. 
B)  stage 2 sleep. 
C)  narcolepsy. 
D)  stage 1 sleep.

Question 5

As Isaac reads his textbook,he gets more and more drowsy and is just about to fall asleep.His brain activity will most likely be characterized by ________ waves.

Accepted Answer

A)  alpha 
B)  beta 
C)  theta 
D)  delta

Question 6

Megan has just tried heroin for the first time.
A) Name and explain the category of drug heroin belongs to.
B) Describe what effects this drug will have on her.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Megan has just tried heroin for the...

Question 7

Some types of depressant drugs are specifically used for

Accepted Answer

A)  creating intense feelings of pleasure. 
B)  increasing heart rate. 
C)  increasing mental activity. 
D)  relieving worry.

Question 8

Dreams that happen during REM sleep are ________;dreams that happen during non-REM sleep are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  dull; highly emotional 
B)  highly emotional; dull 
C)  easily understandable; highly illogical 
D)  highly emotional; highly illogical

Question 9

Meghan is under the influence of a drug.She feels energized and is also experiencing altered visual perception.Meghan most likely took the drug

Accepted Answer

A)  MDMA. 
B)  cocaine. 
C)  heroin. 
D)  methamphetamine.

Question 10

According to research,the most important factor in allowing a person to be successfully hypnotized is the

Accepted Answer

A)  skill and experience of the hypnotist. 
B)  suggestibility of the individual being hypnotized. 
C)  likability of the hypnotist. 
D)  size of the audience watching the hypnosis.

Question 11

Raya has been knitting for many years.Jade just started learning how to knit yesterday.For Raya,knitting is most likely a(n)________ process,and for Jade,knitting is most likely a(n)________ process.

Accepted Answer

A)  automatic; controlled 
B)  controlled; automatic 
C)  subjective; objective 
D)  objective; subjective

Question 12

You are lying by the pool,relaxing with your eyes closed,and feeling drowsy.In this situation,the type of brain waves that would most likely show up on your EEGs are

Accepted Answer

A)  delta. 
B)  alpha. 
C)  beta. 
D)  theta.

Question 13

REM sleep is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  increased brain activity. 
B)  dreaming. 
C)  body paralysis. 
D)  K-complexes.

Question 14

As you sleep through the night,REM sleep

Accepted Answer

A)  increases relative to the other stages. 
B)  decreases relative to the other stages. 
C)  is more likely to involve dreaming. 
D)  is less likely to involve dreaming.

Question 15

Which of the following best describes subliminal perception?

Accepted Answer

A)  processing of sensory information with conscious awareness 
B)  processing of sensory information without conscious awareness 
C)  an unconscious thought that is expressed at an inappropriate time 
D)  an unconscious thought that soon becomes conscious

Exam 3: Consciousness

Aaron is asleep.His breathing has become more regular and he is less sensitive to external stimulation.A researcher can confirm that Aaron is in stage 2 sleep by looking for ________ on Aaron's EEGs.

Linnea said that last night she had dreams about daily activities,such as what she was going to wear to school and what pen to bring to class.Based on the nature of the dreams,it is most likely that Linnea had the dream in ________ sleep.

The idea that the activity of neurons in the brain produces consciousness is called

Tasha is a sleep-deprived college student.In class today,Tasha found her eyes rolling and her arm twitched.Tasha was most likely experiencing

As Isaac reads his textbook,he gets more and more drowsy and is just about to fall asleep.His brain activity will most likely be characterized by ________ waves.

Megan has just tried heroin for the first time. A) Name and explain the category of drug heroin belongs to. B) Describe what effects this drug will have on her.

Some types of depressant drugs are specifically used for

Dreams that happen during REM sleep are ;dreams that happen during non-REM sleep are .

Meghan is under the influence of a drug.She feels energized and is also experiencing altered visual perception.Meghan most likely took the drug

According to research,the most important factor in allowing a person to be successfully hypnotized is the

Raya has been knitting for many years.Jade just started learning how to knit yesterday.For Raya,knitting is most likely a(n) process,and for Jade,knitting is most likely a(n) process.

You are lying by the pool,relaxing with your eyes closed,and feeling drowsy.In this situation,the type of brain waves that would most likely show up on your EEGs are

REM sleep is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

As you sleep through the night,REM sleep

Which of the following best describes subliminal perception?

Exam 3: Consciousness

Aaron is asleep.His breathing has become more regular and he is less sensitive to external stimulation.A researcher can confirm that Aaron is in stage 2 sleep by looking for ________ on Aaron's EEGs.

Linnea said that last night she had dreams about daily activities,such as what she was going to wear to school and what pen to bring to class.Based on the nature of the dreams,it is most likely that Linnea had the dream in ________ sleep.

The idea that the activity of neurons in the brain produces consciousness is called

Tasha is a sleep-deprived college student.In class today,Tasha found her eyes rolling and her arm twitched.Tasha was most likely experiencing

As Isaac reads his textbook,he gets more and more drowsy and is just about to fall asleep.His brain activity will most likely be characterized by ________ waves.

Megan has just tried heroin for the first time. A) Name and explain the category of drug heroin belongs to. B) Describe what effects this drug will have on her.

Some types of depressant drugs are specifically used for

Dreams that happen during REM sleep are ________;dreams that happen during non-REM sleep are ________.

Meghan is under the influence of a drug.She feels energized and is also experiencing altered visual perception.Meghan most likely took the drug

According to research,the most important factor in allowing a person to be successfully hypnotized is the

Raya has been knitting for many years.Jade just started learning how to knit yesterday.For Raya,knitting is most likely a(n) ________ process,and for Jade,knitting is most likely a(n) ________ process.

You are lying by the pool,relaxing with your eyes closed,and feeling drowsy.In this situation,the type of brain waves that would most likely show up on your EEGs are

REM sleep is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

As you sleep through the night,REM sleep

Which of the following best describes subliminal perception?

Dreams that happen during REM sleep are ;dreams that happen during non-REM sleep are .

Raya has been knitting for many years.Jade just started learning how to knit yesterday.For Raya,knitting is most likely a(n) process,and for Jade,knitting is most likely a(n) process.