Question 1

Which of the following would NOT be good advice for treating insomnia?

Accepted Answer

A)   Exercise in the evening is helpful in going to sleep only if the exercise is very light.
B)   Eat a starchy snack, such as pretzels or cookies before going to bed.
C)   Read a book, watch TV, or play a video game while in bed.
D)   Use the paradoxical intention by trying to keep your eyes open in the dark and stay awake as long as possible.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Regarding REM sleep,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)   Major muscles appear paralyzed during REM sleep.
B)   Males and females display sexual arousal during REM sleep.
C)   You usually dream as soon as you enter Stage 1 sleep.
D)   Some eye movements during REM sleep correspond to the activities occurring in the dreams.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Sleep is sometimes referred to as "a gentle tyrant" because

Accepted Answer

A)   it is an innate biological rhythm that can be modified only slightly.
B)   sleep patterns are innate and cannot be changed.
C)   sleep patterns vary from culture to culture.
D)   one requires more and more sleep as they age.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

The drowsiness one feels immediately before sleep would be characterized by somewhat larger and slower waves than when one was awake and alert.These slower waves are called __________ waves.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Making the sleep-waking cycles shorter is not recommended because sleep

Accepted Answer

A)   cycles cannot be altered by external factors.
B)   is an innate biological rhythm.
C)   is set by a number of unchanging external markers.
D)   must match a three to one ratio of time awake and time asleep.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Which of the following occurs during REM sleep?

Accepted Answer

A)   nightmares
B)   night terrors
C)   sleepwalking
D)   all of theseE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Regarding sleeptalking,which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sleeptalking occurs only during light (Stage 1)  sleep.
B)   Sleeptalking is the outward expression of dream content.
C)   Sleeptalking generally makes little sense.
D)   Sleeptalking occurs most often during REM sleep.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

During which ritual do several men sit in total darkness inside a small chamber heated by coals and chant rhythmically?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sioux sweat lodge ceremony
B)   Hindu mystics yoga practices
C)   ceremonies of the Whirling Dervishes of Turkey
D)   nightlong ritual of the Maori Tohunga in New ZealandE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Delta waves will first appear in

Accepted Answer

A)   NREM stage 1.
B)   NREM stage 2.
C)   NREM stage 3.
D)   REM.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

A person in a sleep lab is showing emotional arousal,blood pressure changes,and sexual arousal,which all primarily occur during

Accepted Answer

A)   REM sleep.
B)   NREM sleep.
C)   delta sleep.
D)   Stage 4 sleep.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

The rhythms of sleep and waking

Accepted Answer

A)   coincide with cycles of the moon.
B)   are considerably shorter than 24 hours.
C)   are a little over 24 hours long.
D)   average around 36 hours.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Which sleep disturbance involves a state of panic during NREM sleep that occurs repeatedly over a period of several months?

Accepted Answer

A)   nightmare disorder
B)   narcolepsy
C)   sleep terror disorder
D)   hypersomniaE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Side effects of the newer sleep medications,such as Ambien and Lunesta,include all of the following EXCEPT for

Accepted Answer

A)   amnesia and impaired judgment.
B)   depression, increased appetite, and decreased sex drive.
C)   sleepwalking and rebound insomnia.
D)   sleep apnea and restless legs.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 14

Which theory/hypothesis states that NREM sleep "calms" the brain,while REM sleep "sharpens" our memories of the previous day's more important experiences?

Accepted Answer

A)   activation-synthesis hypothesis
B)   neurocognition theory
C)   dual process hypothesis
D)   biological biasing theoryE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Prolonged sleep loss can cause a major disruption of mental and emotional functioning characterized by hallucinations,delusions,and confusion called temporary

Accepted Answer

A)   sleep apnea.
B)   chronic insomnia.
C)   sleep deprivation psychosis.
D)   narcolepsy.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Casey finds Dr.Madison's psychology lecture to be boring and uninteresting.Gradually,his muscles relax and drowsiness occurs.This drowsy but wakeful state is associated with __________ brain waves.

Accepted Answer

A)   alpha
B)   beta
C)   theta
D)   deltaE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

According to the repair/restorative theory,sleep does all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   regulating the immune system.
B)   regulating body temperature.
C)   increasing metabolism.
D)   aiding in the development and repair of brain.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above C

Question 18

Regarding sleep loss and microsleeps,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)   If a task is monotonous, no amount of sleep loss is safe from the occurrence of microsleeps.
B)   A hundred thousand automobile crashses every year are caused by sleepiness.
C)   Even if your eyes are open, you can fall asleep for a few seconds.
D)   Lower animals, such as dogs, cats, and rats do not experience microsleep, only humans do.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above D

Question 19

If your friend is using paradoxical intention to help overcome a problem,most likely he is contending with

Accepted Answer

A)   somnambulism.
B)   sleepwalking.
C)   inattention problems.
D)   insomnia.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Lindsay is having trouble going to sleep.Which food would be recommended for her to eat or drink if she wanted to increase her intake of tryptophan?

Accepted Answer

A)   a baked potato
B)   a hamburger
C)   orange juice
D)   a glass of red wineE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Exam 5: A: States of Consciousness

Which of the following would NOT be good advice for treating insomnia?

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Regarding REM sleep,which of the following statements is FALSE?

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Sleep is sometimes referred to as "a gentle tyrant" because

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The drowsiness one feels immediately before sleep would be characterized by somewhat larger and slower waves than when one was awake and alert.These slower waves are called __________ waves.

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Making the sleep-waking cycles shorter is not recommended because sleep

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Which of the following occurs during REM sleep?

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Regarding sleeptalking,which of the following statements is TRUE?

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During which ritual do several men sit in total darkness inside a small chamber heated by coals and chant rhythmically?

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Delta waves will first appear in

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A person in a sleep lab is showing emotional arousal,blood pressure changes,and sexual arousal,which all primarily occur during

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The rhythms of sleep and waking

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Which sleep disturbance involves a state of panic during NREM sleep that occurs repeatedly over a period of several months?

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Side effects of the newer sleep medications,such as Ambien and Lunesta,include all of the following EXCEPT for

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Which theory/hypothesis states that NREM sleep "calms" the brain,while REM sleep "sharpens" our memories of the previous day's more important experiences?

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Prolonged sleep loss can cause a major disruption of mental and emotional functioning characterized by hallucinations,delusions,and confusion called temporary

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Casey finds Dr.Madison's psychology lecture to be boring and uninteresting.Gradually,his muscles relax and drowsiness occurs.This drowsy but wakeful state is associated with __________ brain waves.

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According to the repair/restorative theory,sleep does all of the following EXCEPT

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Regarding sleep loss and microsleeps,which of the following statements is FALSE?

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If your friend is using paradoxical intention to help overcome a problem,most likely he is contending with

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Lindsay is having trouble going to sleep.Which food would be recommended for her to eat or drink if she wanted to increase her intake of tryptophan?

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