Question 1

I am walking through a packed mall. Even though I am entirely involved in a conversation, I hear someone call my name. The fact that I heard my name despite all the other noise and the fact that I am focused on the conversation I am having has been labeled:

Accepted Answer

A)   diffuse attention
B)   divided attention
C)   egotistical experience
D)   cocktail party phenomenonE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 2

According to the textbook, attention is guided by:

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A)   the state of our biological drives
B)   innate mechanisms
C)   the manner of cognitive processing
D)   external stimulationE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 3

The control of content in consciousness is thought to be the result of:

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A)   a network of neurons from the reticular activating system through the frontal lobes
B)   the neural circuits in the midbrain, thalamus, and parietal lobes
C)   the frontal lobes and basal ganglia
D)   the corpus callosum, prefrontal cortex, and lateral geniculate nucleusE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 4

With regard to hypnosis and memory, which is not considered to be true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hypnotic subjects may simply be playing the role they are expected to play.
B)   Hypnosis may involve a lower threshold for feeling confident when reporting a memory.
C)   People under hypnosis are highly suggestible.
D)   All of the above are thought to be true.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 5

When people meditate, which of the following do they tend to NOT experience :

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A)   increased theta waves in the brain, which typically only occur when the person is fully asleep
B)   focused attention on a simple stimulus
C)   disruption of the normal flow of self-conscious inner dialogue
D)   a loss of voluntary control over actionsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

At a show involving hypnosis, the entertainer had people go back to earlier ages. This is referred to as:

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A)   age regression
B)   repression
C)   hypnotic analgesia
D)   regressionE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

My notion of subjective awareness (e.g., that I am in control of my actions)  is thought to be a function of:

Accepted Answer

A)   pathways in the cortex, reticular formation, and thalamus and prefrontal cortex
B)   hindbrain and midbrain
C)   pons and medulla
D)   amygdala and hippocampusE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Kowalski and Westen recommend all of the following as an aid for relieving insomnia except:

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A)   avoid spending too much time in bed while awake
B)   keep a ticking clock near the bed
C)   keep a regular sleep schedule
D)   do not eat a large meal before bedtimeE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a function of attention and consciousness?

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A)   staying focused on a specific task
B)   reading
C)   attending to objects that should be brought into awareness
D)   directing awareness toward a stimulusE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

I lie down on my bed and find that I am intent on focusing on the feelings that exist at the point where my fingertips touch each other and on my heart rate. I feel very relaxed. I must be:

Accepted Answer

A)   meditating
B)   separated from consciousness
C)   unconscious
D)   deep in my sub or preconsciousE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Which one of the following best applies to the cognitive notion of consciousness of self?

Accepted Answer

A)   I am performing some action intentionally.
B)   I say something to someone without ever having thought to do so.
C)   I weigh the pros and cons of studying versus going to a party with friends.
D)   The location of an observer with respect to his/her environmental surroundings.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 12

According to the _____ view, dreams have no meaning at all.

Accepted Answer

A)   biological
B)   psychodynamic
C)   behavioral
D)   cognitiveE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Divided attention has been studied in the laboratory by requiring subjects to perform:

Accepted Answer

A)   coordinated motor actions while reading
B)   a dichotic listening task
C)   a task in the presence of noise or distractors
D)   lexical decision tasksE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Processes that hold information in my unconsciousness even though it poses no emotional harm to me are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)   intentional
B)   attentional
C)   dynamical
D)   descriptiveE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

I want to make it impossible for me to focus on only relevant stimuli. To do this, I must do influence which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   hindbrain and midbrain
B)   V1 of the visual cortex
C)   connections between the thalamus and cortex
D)   none of the aboveE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

The ability of attention and consciousness to maintain alertness is believed to be due to:

Accepted Answer

A)   network of neurons from the reticular formation through the frontal lobes
B)   neural circuits in the midbrain, thalamus, and parietal lobes
C)   frontal lobes and basal ganglia
D)   corpus callosum and prefrontal cortexE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a typical result of alcohol use?

Accepted Answer

A)   pleasurable feelings, which often reinforce behavior
B)   a reduction of inhibitions
C)   activation of the hypothalamus
D)   reduction of processes that keep people from acting aggressivelyE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Nicotine has the effects that it does on the body because it influences the:

Accepted Answer

A)   central nervous system
B)   frontal lobe
C)   autonomic nervous system
D)   all of the aboveE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 19

As you are going around throughout the day, your brain activity is represented by _____ waves.

Accepted Answer

A)   alpha
B)   beta
C)   delta
D)   gammaE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

No matter how hard I try, I cannot understand how it is that I am able to perform the seemingly simple task of walking. For the cognitive perspective, this information must reflect my:

Accepted Answer

A)   unconscious
B)   preconscious
C)   subconscious
D)   consciousness of selfE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Exam 9: Consciousness

I lie down on my bed and find that I am intent on focusing on the feelings that exist at the point where my fingertips touch each other and on my heart rate. I feel very relaxed. I must be:

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Which of the following is NOT a typical result of alcohol use?

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The control of content in consciousness is thought to be the result of:

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According to the _____ view, dreams have no meaning at all.

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My notion of subjective awareness (e.g., that I am in control of my actions) is thought to be a function of:

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With regard to hypnosis and memory, which is not considered to be true?

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Which of the following is NOT a function of attention and consciousness?

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At a show involving hypnosis, the entertainer had people go back to earlier ages. This is referred to as:

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Kowalski and Westen recommend all of the following as an aid for relieving insomnia except:

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The ability of attention and consciousness to maintain alertness is believed to be due to:

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No matter how hard I try, I cannot understand how it is that I am able to perform the seemingly simple task of walking. For the cognitive perspective, this information must reflect my:

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When people meditate, which of the following do they tend to NOT experience :

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According to the textbook, attention is guided by:

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Processes that hold information in my unconsciousness even though it poses no emotional harm to me are referred to as:

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Which one of the following best applies to the cognitive notion of consciousness of self?

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As you are going around throughout the day, your brain activity is represented by _____ waves.

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Nicotine has the effects that it does on the body because it influences the:

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I am walking through a packed mall. Even though I am entirely involved in a conversation, I hear someone call my name. The fact that I heard my name despite all the other noise and the fact that I am focused on the conversation I am having has been labeled:

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Divided attention has been studied in the laboratory by requiring subjects to perform:

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I want to make it impossible for me to focus on only relevant stimuli. To do this, I must do influence which one of the following?

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