Question 1

Which of the following drugs would MOST likely result in a fatal overdose?

Accepted Answer

A)  LSD
B)  Mescaline
C)  Marijuana
D)  MorphineE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 2

Sheri has no trouble falling asleep, but she has difficulty remaining asleep. Sheri is suffering from ​

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A)  insomnia.
B)  narcolepsy. ​
C)  sleep apnea. ​
D)  pseudoinsomnia. ​E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Briefly summarize what is known about our biological clocks and their relationship to sleep. ​

Accepted Answer

Humans and other animals operate on a 24-hour biological cycle. These daily cycles are particularly important in the regulation of sleep, but also in the regulation of temperature, urine production, hormonal secretions, and other bodily processes. 
 Circadian rhythms vary from person to person, and different people may have different optimal times to fall asleep, have a good night's sleep, etc. 
 The pathway for regulation of the human biological clock appears to be based on light levels, which go from the eye to an area of the brain called the suprachiasmatic nucleus (in the hypothalamus). This nucleus tells the pineal gland to secrete melatonin, a hormone that adjusts biological clocks.

Question 4

Amphetamines appear to exert their main effects by altering the release and reuptake of ​

Accepted Answer

A)  serotonin and acetylcholine.
B)  dopamine and norepinephrine. ​
C)  endorphins. ​
D)  GABA. ​E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Ethan took part in a research study in which he was awakened each time he entered slow-wave sleep for three consecutive nights. Now that Ethan is back at home, he will likely

Accepted Answer

A)  develop insomnia and show general disturbances in his sleep patterns.
B)  spend extra time in slow-wave sleep for several nights.
C)  spend less time in slow-wave sleep than he did before he took part in the study.
D)  spend extra time in both slow-wave and REM sleep for several nights.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

With regard to an EEG, which of the following does NOT belong with the other three?

Accepted Answer

A)  Omega
B)  Beta
C)  Alpha
D)  DeltaE) A) and B)
F) C) and D) A

Question 7

The example of a new parent who sleeps through a loud thunderstorm, but wakes up the minute his newborn infant begins to cry is used to illustrate that during sleep, there is

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A)  no awareness of external stimuli.
B)  a selective awareness of external stimuli. ​
C)  no awareness of either external or internal stimuli. ​
D)  an awareness of all external stimuli. ​E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a common effect of hypnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  A uditory and visual hallucinations
B)  The reduction of inhibitions
C)  Some resistance to pain
D)  Total loss of personal controlE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 9

REM sleep is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT ​

Accepted Answer

A)  minimal bodily movement.
B)  regular breathing and pulse rate.
C)  beta waves.
D)  dreaming.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Snoring is a common phenomenon that is seen in about _____ of adults. ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Snoring is a common phenomenon that is...

Question 11

A progressive decrease in one's response to a drug with repeated and prolonged use is called ​

Accepted Answer

A)  withdrawal.
B)  habituation. ​
C)  dependency. ​
D)  tolerance. ​E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Ryan is hooked up to an electroencephalograph (EEG)  in a sleep lab. When he reaches slow-wave sleep, the researchers will see

Accepted Answer

A)  sleep spindles.
B)  delta waves.
C)  alpha waves.
D)  theta wavesE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 13

The _____ theory of dreaming suggests that people fulfill ungratified needs from waking hours in their dreams.

Accepted Answer

wish fulfillment

Question 14

An EEG would indicate primarily _____ wave activity in a person who is in a light sleep with his or her eyes closed. ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of An EEG would indicate primarily _____ wave...

Question 15

Which of the following drugs is NOT a narcotic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Codeine
B)  Cocaine
C)  Morphine
D)  HeroinE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Research suggests that about _____ of people do NOT respond to hypnosis.

Accepted Answer

A)  1-2%
B)  10 - 20%
C)  30 - 40%
D)  50 - 60%E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

If you normally sleep 8 hours each night, and last night you only slept for 6 hours, which of the following stages of sleep would be MOST affected by the loss of total sleep time?

Accepted Answer

A)  Slow-wave
B)  NREM
C)  Stage 2
D)  REME) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

In general, as the cycle of sleep recurs through the night, it tends to contain

Accepted Answer

A)  more stage 4 and less REM.
B)  more stage 4 and more REM.
C)  less stage 4 and less REM.
D)  less stage 4 and more REM.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 19

There is the GREATEST amount of debate on the risks associated with which of the following drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)  M arijuana
B)  Alcohol
C)  Cocaine
D)  HeroinE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

The finding that memories of early life events reported by hypnotized subjects are often inaccurate ​

Accepted Answer

A)  supports the role-playing view of hypnosis.
B)  provides support for the notion of posthypnotic suggestion. ​
C)  supports the idea that hypnosis is a unique altered state. ​
D)  suggests that hypnosis can tap into the unconscious ​E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Exam 5: Variations in Consciousness

Which of the following drugs would MOST likely result in a fatal overdose?

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Sheri has no trouble falling asleep, but she has difficulty remaining asleep. Sheri is suffering from

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Briefly summarize what is known about our biological clocks and their relationship to sleep.

Amphetamines appear to exert their main effects by altering the release and reuptake of

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Ethan took part in a research study in which he was awakened each time he entered slow-wave sleep for three consecutive nights. Now that Ethan is back at home, he will likely

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With regard to an EEG, which of the following does NOT belong with the other three?

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The example of a new parent who sleeps through a loud thunderstorm, but wakes up the minute his newborn infant begins to cry is used to illustrate that during sleep, there is

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Which of the following is NOT a common effect of hypnosis?

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REM sleep is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

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Snoring is a common phenomenon that is seen in about _____ of adults.

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A progressive decrease in one's response to a drug with repeated and prolonged use is called

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Ryan is hooked up to an electroencephalograph (EEG) in a sleep lab. When he reaches slow-wave sleep, the researchers will see

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The _____ theory of dreaming suggests that people fulfill ungratified needs from waking hours in their dreams.

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An EEG would indicate primarily _____ wave activity in a person who is in a light sleep with his or her eyes closed.

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Which of the following drugs is NOT a narcotic?

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Research suggests that about _____ of people do NOT respond to hypnosis.

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If you normally sleep 8 hours each night, and last night you only slept for 6 hours, which of the following stages of sleep would be MOST affected by the loss of total sleep time?

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In general, as the cycle of sleep recurs through the night, it tends to contain

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There is the GREATEST amount of debate on the risks associated with which of the following drugs?

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The finding that memories of early life events reported by hypnotized subjects are often inaccurate

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Which of the following drugs would MOST likely result in a fatal overdose?

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Sheri has no trouble falling asleep, but she has difficulty remaining asleep. Sheri is suffering from ​

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Briefly summarize what is known about our biological clocks and their relationship to sleep. ​

Amphetamines appear to exert their main effects by altering the release and reuptake of ​

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Ethan took part in a research study in which he was awakened each time he entered slow-wave sleep for three consecutive nights. Now that Ethan is back at home, he will likely

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Which of the following is NOT a common effect of hypnosis?

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REM sleep is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT ​

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If you normally sleep 8 hours each night, and last night you only slept for 6 hours, which of the following stages of sleep would be MOST affected by the loss of total sleep time?

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In general, as the cycle of sleep recurs through the night, it tends to contain

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There is the GREATEST amount of debate on the risks associated with which of the following drugs?

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