Question 1

Consciousness includes awareness of all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  external events. 
B)  internal sensations. 
C)  dreams. 
D)  self. 
A)  external events. 
B)  internal sensations. 
C)  dreams. 
D)  self.

Question 2

While Kimberly was hypnotized she vividly recalled the events of her first birthday party. However, when the events she described were compared with an actual video from her birthday party, most of the things she described did not actually happen. Kimberly's inaccuracy in recall lends support to the view that hypnosis

Accepted Answer

A)  causes people to act out a role. 
B)  is the same as REM-sleep. 
C)  creates a dissociation in conscious awareness. 
D)  is the same as slow-wave sleep. 
A)  causes people to act out a role. 
B)  is the same as REM-sleep. 
C)  creates a dissociation in conscious awareness. 
D)  is the same as slow-wave sleep.

Question 3

According to research evidence on dream content, which of the following would a student be LEAST likely to dream about?

Accepted Answer

A)  falling from the top of a tall building on campus 
B)  being chased by his or her most feared instructor 
C)  a political candidate who held strong views about tuition increases 
D)  missing an important exam 
A)  falling from the top of a tall building on campus 
B)  being chased by his or her most feared instructor 
C)  a political candidate who held strong views about tuition increases 
D)  missing an important exam

Question 4

Research suggests that about ____ of the population does not respond to hypnosis.

Accepted Answer

A)  1-2% 
B)  25-30% 
C)  40% 
D)  10-20% 
A)  1-2% 
B)  25-30% 
C)  40% 
D)  10-20%

Question 5

The procedure used by a hypnotist that relaxes an individual and increases his attention and suggestibility is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  hypnotic induction. 
B)  hypnotic trance. 
C)  hypnotic dissociation. 
D)  hypnotic deduction. 
A)  hypnotic induction. 
B)  hypnotic trance. 
C)  hypnotic dissociation. 
D)  hypnotic deduction.

Question 6

During sleep, there is

Accepted Answer

A)  no awareness of external stimuli. 
B)  no awareness of either external or internal stimuli. 
C)  awareness of all external stimuli. 
D)  selective awareness of external stimuli. 
A)  no awareness of external stimuli. 
B)  no awareness of either external or internal stimuli. 
C)  awareness of all external stimuli. 
D)  selective awareness of external stimuli.

Question 7

Robert experienced much severe punishment in childhood and, as a way to cope, he developed an active fantasy life. Robert would be a good candidate for

Accepted Answer

A)  hypnosis. 
B)  meditation. 
C)  insomnia research. 
D)  drug research. 
A)  hypnosis. 
B)  meditation. 
C)  insomnia research. 
D)  drug research.

Question 8

Of the following statements regarding sleepwalking, which is MOST accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sleepwalking occurs in REM sleep. 
B)  It is not safe to awaken a sleepwalker. 
C)  Sleepwalkers rarely hurt themselves. 
D)  Sleepwalkers are not acting out a dream. 
A)  Sleepwalking occurs in REM sleep. 
B)  It is not safe to awaken a sleepwalker. 
C)  Sleepwalkers rarely hurt themselves. 
D)  Sleepwalkers are not acting out a dream.

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

Question 10

Dr. Everett is observing Robert in a sleep lab. Dr. Everett intends to wake Robert up each time he begins REM sleep. Based on the electroencephalograph (EEG) recordings, Robert should be awakened each time the EEG shows

Accepted Answer

A)  alpha wave activity. 
B)  low-voltage, high frequency beta waves. 
C)  the presence of sleep spindles. 
D)  theta wave activity. 
A)  alpha wave activity. 
B)  low-voltage, high frequency beta waves. 
C)  the presence of sleep spindles. 
D)  theta wave activity.

Question 11

Sleep apnea is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  a sudden, irresistible urge to sleep during normal waking hours. 
B)  a reflexive gasping for air during sleep. 
C)  an extremely low rate of REM. 
D)  night terrors. 
A)  a sudden, irresistible urge to sleep during normal waking hours. 
B)  a reflexive gasping for air during sleep. 
C)  an extremely low rate of REM. 
D)  night terrors.

Question 12

According to Sigmund Freud, conscious and unconscious processes are different

Accepted Answer

A)  levels of reality. 
B)  levels of awareness. 
C)  streams of awareness. 
D)  streams of consciousness. 
A)  levels of reality. 
B)  levels of awareness. 
C)  streams of awareness. 
D)  streams of consciousness.

Question 13

Which of the following statements regarding the EEG patterns of a hypnotized person is MOST accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  The patterns are similar to those of someone in REM sleep. 
B)  The patterns are similar to those of someone who has been diagnosed with a multiple personality disorder. 
C)  The patterns are similar to those of someone who is awake. 
D)  The patterns are similar to those of a young child. 
A)  The patterns are similar to those of someone in REM sleep. 
B)  The patterns are similar to those of someone who has been diagnosed with a multiple personality disorder. 
C)  The patterns are similar to those of someone who is awake. 
D)  The patterns are similar to those of a young child.

Question 14

Research suggests that about ____ of people are exceptionally good hypnotic subjects.

Accepted Answer

A)  1-2% 
B)  20-25% 
C)  10-15% 
D)  40% 
A)  1-2% 
B)  20-25% 
C)  10-15% 
D)  40%

Question 15

NREM sleep consists of which stages of sleep?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stages 1 and 2 
B)  Stages 1, 2 and 3 
C)  Stages 3 and 4 
D)  Stages 1, 2, 3, and 4 
A)  Stages 1 and 2 
B)  Stages 1, 2 and 3 
C)  Stages 3 and 4 
D)  Stages 1, 2, 3, and 4

Question 16

Alexander is hooked up to an electroencephalograph (EEG) in a sleep lab. As the researcher watches the printout from the EEG, theta waves appear. Based on this information, the researcher can conclude that Alexander

Accepted Answer

A)  has just entered Stage 3 sleep. 
B)  is still awake, but is relaxed and drowsy. 
C)  has just entered Stage 1 sleep. 
D)  is currently in REM sleep. 
A)  has just entered Stage 3 sleep. 
B)  is still awake, but is relaxed and drowsy. 
C)  has just entered Stage 1 sleep. 
D)  is currently in REM sleep.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)  insomnia. 
B)  narcolepsy. 
C)  sleep apnea. 
D)  pseudoinsomnia. 
A)  insomnia. 
B)  narcolepsy. 
C)  sleep apnea. 
D)  pseudoinsomnia.

Question 18

According to Freud, a sexually frustrated person would probably have highly erotic dreams because, according to him, the principal purpose of a dream is

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual gratification. 
B)  conflict resolution. 
C)  wish fulfillment. 
D)  the repression of unconscious desires. 
A)  sexual gratification. 
B)  conflict resolution. 
C)  wish fulfillment. 
D)  the repression of unconscious desires.

Question 19

Spiegel, Greenleaf, and Spiegel (2005) defined three components of high hypnotizability. They referred to the capacity to reduce or block peripheral awareness and narrow the focus of one's attention as

Accepted Answer

A)  absorption. 
B)  suggestibility. 
C)  dissociation. 
D)  sensory acuity. 
A)  absorption. 
B)  suggestibility. 
C)  dissociation. 
D)  sensory acuity.

Question 20

Denise is unemployed. Over the past three years she has been fired from 10 different positions. If you interpreted Denise's dream of being the CEO of a fortune 500 company as an attempt for Denise to fulfill ungratified needs from her waking life, you would be subscribing to the

Accepted Answer

A)  problem-solving theory of dreams. 
B)  activation-synthesis theory of dreams. 
C)  wish-fulfillment theory of dreams. 
D)  neural overflow hypothesis of dreams. 
A)  problem-solving theory of dreams. 
B)  activation-synthesis theory of dreams. 
C)  wish-fulfillment theory of dreams. 
D)  neural overflow hypothesis of dreams.

Exam 9: Variations in Consciousness Part 1

Consciousness includes awareness of all of the following EXCEPT

According to research evidence on dream content, which of the following would a student be LEAST likely to dream about?

Research suggests that about ____ of the population does not respond to hypnosis.

The procedure used by a hypnotist that relaxes an individual and increases his attention and suggestibility is called a

During sleep, there is

Robert experienced much severe punishment in childhood and, as a way to cope, he developed an active fantasy life. Robert would be a good candidate for

Of the following statements regarding sleepwalking, which is MOST accurate?

REM sleep is characterized by all of the following except

Dr. Everett is observing Robert in a sleep lab. Dr. Everett intends to wake Robert up each time he begins REM sleep. Based on the electroencephalograph (EEG) recordings, Robert should be awakened each time the EEG shows

Sleep apnea is characterized by

According to Sigmund Freud, conscious and unconscious processes are different

Which of the following statements regarding the EEG patterns of a hypnotized person is MOST accurate?

Research suggests that about ____ of people are exceptionally good hypnotic subjects.

NREM sleep consists of which stages of sleep?

Alexander is hooked up to an electroencephalograph (EEG) in a sleep lab. As the researcher watches the printout from the EEG, theta waves appear. Based on this information, the researcher can conclude that Alexander

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

According to Freud, a sexually frustrated person would probably have highly erotic dreams because, according to him, the principal purpose of a dream is

Spiegel, Greenleaf, and Spiegel (2005) defined three components of high hypnotizability. They referred to the capacity to reduce or block peripheral awareness and narrow the focus of one's attention as

Denise is unemployed. Over the past three years she has been fired from 10 different positions. If you interpreted Denise's dream of being the CEO of a fortune 500 company as an attempt for Denise to fulfill ungratified needs from her waking life, you would be subscribing to the

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