Question 1

Drugs,trauma,fatigue,hypnosis,and sensory deprivation produce:

Accepted Answer

A)  normal brain waves.
B)  sleep apnea.
C)  a state called hypnagogic reverie.
D)  altered states of consciousness.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Discuss the nature and uses of hypnosis.

Accepted Answer

When under hypnosis,individuals are awar...

Question 3

A night terror features sudden arousal from sleep and intense fear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true of meditation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Meditation is an altered state of consciousness or a psychological state of altered attention and expectation in which the individual is unusually receptive to suggestions.
B)  As a physiological state, meditation shows qualities of sleep and wakefulness, yet it is distinct from both.
C)  The meditator is ignorant of his or her thoughts and feelings and is, therefore, not consumed by them.
D)  A meditative state is exactly similar to the hypnotic state.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Jesse dreamed that he failed his science test.He is exhibiting:

Accepted Answer

A)  automatic processing.
B)  an altered state of consciousness.
C)  subconscious awareness.
D)  no awareness.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Beta and alpha waves are more synchronous than other waves,forming a very consistent pattern.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following slow down inhibition and judgment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Depressants
B)  Stimulants
C)  Hallucinogens
D)  AmphetaminesE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Sleepwalking occurs during _____ of the sleep cycle.

Accepted Answer

A)  stage 1
B)  the REM stage
C)  stages 3 and 4
D)  all stagesE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Bradley participates in a sleep study at a university clinic.The researchers measure his body's physiological changes while he is sleeping.Which hormone do they find in large doses just before Bradley wakes up?

Accepted Answer

A)  Melatonin
B)  Growth hormone
C)  Cortisol
D)  ProlactinE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Erika often walks in her sleep past midnight.In formal terms,she is said to be exhibiting _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  somnambulism
B)  somniloquy
C)  insomnia
D)  narcolepsyE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Which of the following terms refer to the physiological state of being engaged with the environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Arousal
B)  Awareness
C)  Intuition
D)  InsightE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Tranquilizers and alcohol belong to a drug category known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulants.
B)  narcotics.
C)  depressants.
D)  sedatives.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Brenda goes to check on her sleeping daughter and observes that the child's eyes are moving up and down and from left to right under her eyelids.It is likely that she is:

Accepted Answer

A)  in the deepest level of sleep.
B)  dreaming.
C)  in a hypnagogic state.
D)  waking up.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

A person's normal circadian rhythm represents a 12-hour cycle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

According to activation-synthesis theory,dreams:

Accepted Answer

A)  result from the brain's attempts to find logic in random brain activity that occurs during sleep.
B)  offer a unique opportunity for problem solving.
C)  are types of mental simulations that are very similar in content to a person's everyday waking thoughts.
D)  are often, though not always, a sign of mental illness.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

_____ is a disorder,caused by a genetic mutation,involving a progressive inability to sleep.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sleep paralysis
B)  Fatal familial insomnia
C)  Sleep apnea
D)  NarcolepsyE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

Aaron is working on a history assignment that he must submit the next day.His favorite TV show is on air,but he continues to work on the assignment as it is a priority.In this case,Aaron is demonstrating:

Accepted Answer

A)  divided attention.
B)  selective attention.
C)  daydreaming.
D)  arousal.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Jennifer has decided to go to bed early.Although her eyes are closed and she is very relaxed,she has not yet fallen asleep.An electroencephalograph (EEG) is most likely to indicate the presence of:

Accepted Answer

A)  delta waves.
B)  alpha waves.
C)  sleep spindles.
D)  rapid eye movements.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Describe the effects of stimulants.

Accepted Answer

Stimulants are psychoactive drugs that i...

Question 20

Rose is a chain cigarette smoker.Therefore,Rose is addicted to a stimulant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: States of Consciousness

Which of the following statements is true of meditation?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

A person's normal circadian rhythm represents a 12-hour cycle.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Sleepwalking occurs during _____ of the sleep cycle.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Brenda goes to check on her sleeping daughter and observes that the child's eyes are moving up and down and from left to right under her eyelids.It is likely that she is:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following terms refer to the physiological state of being engaged with the environment?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

According to activation-synthesis theory,dreams:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Jennifer has decided to go to bed early.Although her eyes are closed and she is very relaxed,she has not yet fallen asleep.An electroencephalograph (EEG) is most likely to indicate the presence of:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Beta and alpha waves are more synchronous than other waves,forming a very consistent pattern.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Bradley participates in a sleep study at a university clinic.The researchers measure his body's physiological changes while he is sleeping.Which hormone do they find in large doses just before Bradley wakes up?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Jesse dreamed that he failed his science test.He is exhibiting:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Aaron is working on a history assignment that he must submit the next day.His favorite TV show is on air,but he continues to work on the assignment as it is a priority.In this case,Aaron is demonstrating:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Describe the effects of stimulants.

Correct AnswerverifiedStimulants are psychoactive drugs that i...View AnswerShow Answer

Rose is a chain cigarette smoker.Therefore,Rose is addicted to a stimulant.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following slow down inhibition and judgment?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

_____ is a disorder,caused by a genetic mutation,involving a progressive inability to sleep.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Discuss the nature and uses of hypnosis.

Correct AnswerverifiedWhen under hypnosis,individuals are awar...View AnswerShow Answer

A night terror features sudden arousal from sleep and intense fear.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Erika often walks in her sleep past midnight.In formal terms,she is said to be exhibiting _____.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Drugs,trauma,fatigue,hypnosis,and sensory deprivation produce:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Tranquilizers and alcohol belong to a drug category known as:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified
Stimulants are psychoactive drugs that i...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified
When under hypnosis,individuals are awar...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified