Question 1

Which of the following appears to be the sequence of events associated with resetting one's biological clock?

Accepted Answer

A)  The hypothalamus signals the thalamus, which in turn sends signals to the medial forebrain bundle. 
B)  The thalamus signals the optic chiasm, which in turn causes a release of the hormone philoxin, which activates the renal gland. 
C)  The suprachiasmatic nucleus signals the pineal gland, which in turn secretes the hormone melatonin. 
D)  The superior colliculus signals the thalamus, which stimulates Broca's area. 
A)  The hypothalamus signals the thalamus, which in turn sends signals to the medial forebrain bundle. 
B)  The thalamus signals the optic chiasm, which in turn causes a release of the hormone philoxin, which activates the renal gland. 
C)  The suprachiasmatic nucleus signals the pineal gland, which in turn secretes the hormone melatonin. 
D)  The superior colliculus signals the thalamus, which stimulates Broca's area.

Question 2

Summing across the entire sleep cycle, you adults typically spend ____ of their time in REM sleep.

Accepted Answer

A)  20-25% 
B)  5-10% 
C)  30-35% 
D)  45-50% 
A)  20-25% 
B)  5-10% 
C)  30-35% 
D)  45-50%

Question 3

The stage of sleep in which the slowest brain waves occur is

Accepted Answer

A)  stage 1. 
B)  stage 2. 
C)  REM. 
D)  stage 4. 
A)  stage 1. 
B)  stage 2. 
C)  REM. 
D)  stage 4.

Question 4

The theorist who advanced the wish-fulfillment idea about dreaming was

Accepted Answer

A)  Cartwright. 
B)  Hobson. 
C)  McCarley. 
D)  Freud. 
A)  Cartwright. 
B)  Hobson. 
C)  McCarley. 
D)  Freud.

Question 5

A stage hypnotist is sometimes successful in getting people to disrobe in public. What is the BEST explanation for this phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

A)  When hypnotized, a subject comes under the total control of the hypnotist and will follow any instructions to the letter. 
B)  The subject is a confederate of the hypnotist and disrobes while pretending to be hypnotized. 
C)  When hypnotized, subjects are able to convince themselves that they cannot be held responsible for their actions. 
D)  The hypnotist is careful to select only those subjects who look as if they would enjoy disrobing in public. 
A)  When hypnotized, a subject comes under the total control of the hypnotist and will follow any instructions to the letter. 
B)  The subject is a confederate of the hypnotist and disrobes while pretending to be hypnotized. 
C)  When hypnotized, subjects are able to convince themselves that they cannot be held responsible for their actions. 
D)  The hypnotist is careful to select only those subjects who look as if they would enjoy disrobing in public.

Question 6

The results of the Featured Study on the effects of sleep deprivation show that when compared to members of the control group, participants who experienced partial sleep deprivation

Accepted Answer

A)  showed no significant decline in performance on cognitive measures during the study. 
B)  showed a gradual decline in performance on cognitive measures during the study. 
C)  scored significantly lower on a measure of mood at the end of the study. 
D)  maintained a significant level of irritability weeks after the study. 
A)  showed no significant decline in performance on cognitive measures during the study. 
B)  showed a gradual decline in performance on cognitive measures during the study. 
C)  scored significantly lower on a measure of mood at the end of the study. 
D)  maintained a significant level of irritability weeks after the study.

Question 7

Hailey recently began meditating on a regular basis. Over the short-term Hailey should expect to experience

Accepted Answer

A)  an alteration in her consciousness similar to taking psychedelic drugs. 
B)  an increase in relaxation and a decrease in autonomic arousal. 
C)  a sense of euphoria similar to that experienced when taking opiate drugs. 
D)  an improvement in her immune system and enhanced memory. 
A)  an alteration in her consciousness similar to taking psychedelic drugs. 
B)  an increase in relaxation and a decrease in autonomic arousal. 
C)  a sense of euphoria similar to that experienced when taking opiate drugs. 
D)  an improvement in her immune system and enhanced memory.

Question 8

Siesta cultures tend to be most common in societies

Accepted Answer

A)  that also practice co-sleeping. 
B)  that are industrialized. 
C)  located in tropical regions. 
D)  that are nomadic. 
A)  that also practice co-sleeping. 
B)  that are industrialized. 
C)  located in tropical regions. 
D)  that are nomadic.

Question 9

During adulthood, there is a gradual decline in the proportion of

Accepted Answer

A)  stage 1 sleep. 
B)  stage 2 sleep. 
C)  slow-wave sleep. 
D)  all stages of NREM sleep. 
A)  stage 1 sleep. 
B)  stage 2 sleep. 
C)  slow-wave sleep. 
D)  all stages of NREM sleep.

Question 10

Consciousness includes awareness of

Accepted Answer

A)  external events only. 
B)  internal sensations only. 
C)  self only. 
D)  external events, internal sensations, and self. 
A)  external events only. 
B)  internal sensations only. 
C)  self only. 
D)  external events, internal sensations, and self.

Exam 9: Variations in Consciousness Part 1

Which of the following appears to be the sequence of events associated with resetting one's biological clock?

Summing across the entire sleep cycle, you adults typically spend ____ of their time in REM sleep.

The stage of sleep in which the slowest brain waves occur is

The theorist who advanced the wish-fulfillment idea about dreaming was

A stage hypnotist is sometimes successful in getting people to disrobe in public. What is the BEST explanation for this phenomenon?

The results of the Featured Study on the effects of sleep deprivation show that when compared to members of the control group, participants who experienced partial sleep deprivation

Hailey recently began meditating on a regular basis. Over the short-term Hailey should expect to experience

Siesta cultures tend to be most common in societies

During adulthood, there is a gradual decline in the proportion of

Consciousness includes awareness of

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