Question 1

The loss of a single night's sleep does not affect mental flexibility or creativity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The common effects of tobacco are:

Accepted Answer

A)  slowed reaction time, tension, depression, reduced ability to store new memories or to retrieve old ones, and poor coordination. 
B)  euphoria, increased appetite, and reduced ability to store new memories. 
C)  mood variation from alertness to calmness depending on mental set, setting, and prior arousal. 
D)  exhilaration, visions and hallucinations, and insightful experiences. 
A)  slowed reaction time, tension, depression, reduced ability to store new memories or to retrieve old ones, and poor coordination. 
B)  euphoria, increased appetite, and reduced ability to store new memories. 
C)  mood variation from alertness to calmness depending on mental set, setting, and prior arousal. 
D)  exhilaration, visions and hallucinations, and insightful experiences.

Question 3

The problem-focused explanation of dreaming suggests that:

Accepted Answer

A)  the symbols and metaphors in a dream disguise a person's true unresolved problems. 
B)  dreams are usually about our everyday problems and may even help us to solve those problems. 
C)  although dreams often represent our problems, they do not help us solve them. 
D)  we are more likely to dream about good things that happen to us than about our problems. 
A)  the symbols and metaphors in a dream disguise a person's true unresolved problems. 
B)  dreams are usually about our everyday problems and may even help us to solve those problems. 
C)  although dreams often represent our problems, they do not help us solve them. 
D)  we are more likely to dream about good things that happen to us than about our problems.

Question 4

The word "circadian" indicates that a circadian rhythm:

Accepted Answer

A)  is generated from within. 
B)  occurs more frequently than once a day. 
C)  occurs less frequently than once a day. 
D)  is about 24 hours in length. 
A)  is generated from within. 
B)  occurs more frequently than once a day. 
C)  occurs less frequently than once a day. 
D)  is about 24 hours in length.

Question 5

_______________ are the short bursts of rapid, high-peaking waves that the brain emits in the second stage of non-REM sleep.

Accepted Answer

A)  Alpha waves 
B)  Delta waves 
C)  Sleep spindles 
D)  Neuro spindles 
A)  Alpha waves 
B)  Delta waves 
C)  Sleep spindles 
D)  Neuro spindles

Question 6

When Larry was a teenager, he began experiencing periods when he had a lot of trouble staying awake during the day, even though he was getting enough sleep each night. He also would experience sudden "attacks" where he would collapse to the floor in the middle of an activity. Larry suffers from:

Accepted Answer

A)  sleep apnea. 
B)  insomnia. 
C)  narcolepsy. 
D)  REM behavior disorder. 
A)  sleep apnea. 
B)  insomnia. 
C)  narcolepsy. 
D)  REM behavior disorder.

Question 7

Hypnosis can be useful in the treatment of psychological and medical problems. List three of these uses.

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include three of the

Question 8

The functioning of the biological clock governing circadian rhythms is affected by the hormone __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The functioning of the biological clock governing...

Question 9

A "hidden observer" is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a person, out of sight of the hypnotist, who monitors the process to make sure the hypnotist does not violate ethical standards. 
B)  a part of the mind of the hypnotized person that watches but does not participate. 
C)  a friend or family member who observes the hypnosis to protect the hypnotized person. 
D)  the part of a person's mind that participates in hypnosis. 
A)  a person, out of sight of the hypnotist, who monitors the process to make sure the hypnotist does not violate ethical standards. 
B)  a part of the mind of the hypnotized person that watches but does not participate. 
C)  a friend or family member who observes the hypnosis to protect the hypnotized person. 
D)  the part of a person's mind that participates in hypnosis.

Question 10

During the night, which two types of sleep alternate with each other in cycles that take approximately 90 minutes?

Accepted Answer

A)  alpha sleep and delta sleep 
B)  Stage 1 and Stage 2 sleep 
C)  REM and NREM sleep 
D)  relaxed sleep and alert sleep 
A)  alpha sleep and delta sleep 
B)  Stage 1 and Stage 2 sleep 
C)  REM and NREM sleep 
D)  relaxed sleep and alert sleep

Question 11

Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder involving sudden and unpredictable attacks of REM paralysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When LSD and psilocybin are abused, the resulting effects may include:

Accepted Answer

A)  blackouts, cirrhosis of the liver, mental and neurological impairment, psychosis, and possibly death. 
B)  impaired motor and sensory function, as well as impaired permanent storage of new information, withdrawal symptoms, and possibly death. 
C)  loss of appetite, nausea, constipation, withdrawal symptoms, and possibly death. 
D)  psychosis, paranoia, and panic reactions. 
A)  blackouts, cirrhosis of the liver, mental and neurological impairment, psychosis, and possibly death. 
B)  impaired motor and sensory function, as well as impaired permanent storage of new information, withdrawal symptoms, and possibly death. 
C)  loss of appetite, nausea, constipation, withdrawal symptoms, and possibly death. 
D)  psychosis, paranoia, and panic reactions.

Question 13

Which of the following is a depressant?

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol 
B)  nicotine 
C)  cocaine 
D)  amphetamines 
A)  alcohol 
B)  nicotine 
C)  cocaine 
D)  amphetamines

Question 14

Delta waves occur during:

Accepted Answer

A)  REM sleep. 
B)  NREM sleep. 
C)  paradoxical sleep. 
D)  waking. 
A)  REM sleep. 
B)  NREM sleep. 
C)  paradoxical sleep. 
D)  waking.

Question 15

Dennis just started working at a factory where he will be expected to work varying shifts. What recommendation should you make to him about shift choices?

Accepted Answer

A)  He should change shifts as seldom as possible once he makes his choice. 
B)  He should try to get a set routine of morning, afternoon, and night shifts. 
C)  He should alternate between the night and morning shifts but avoid the afternoon. 
D)  He should rotate shifts every few weeks to make sure he never settles into one. 
A)  He should change shifts as seldom as possible once he makes his choice. 
B)  He should try to get a set routine of morning, afternoon, and night shifts. 
C)  He should alternate between the night and morning shifts but avoid the afternoon. 
D)  He should rotate shifts every few weeks to make sure he never settles into one.

Question 16

Which of the following statements about hypnosis is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypnotized people can be made to do things against their will. 
B)  Hypnosis increases the accuracy of memory. 
C)  Hypnosis can be used to produce age regression. 
D)  Hypnosis has been used successfully in anesthetizing women during childbirth. 
A)  Hypnotized people can be made to do things against their will. 
B)  Hypnosis increases the accuracy of memory. 
C)  Hypnosis can be used to produce age regression. 
D)  Hypnosis has been used successfully in anesthetizing women during childbirth.

Question 17

What effect do opiates have on the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  They speed up activity in the central nervous system. 
B)  They increase the appetite for carbohydrates. 
C)  They increase sympathetic nervous system arousal. 
D)  They relieve pain and produce euphoria. 
A)  They speed up activity in the central nervous system. 
B)  They increase the appetite for carbohydrates. 
C)  They increase sympathetic nervous system arousal. 
D)  They relieve pain and produce euphoria.

Question 18

Melatonin is a hormone that:

Accepted Answer

A)  fluctuates on about a 90-minute cycle. 
B)  is secreted largely during hours of darkness. 
C)  is secreted largely during hours of daylight. 
D)  increases alertness and wakefulness. 
A)  fluctuates on about a 90-minute cycle. 
B)  is secreted largely during hours of darkness. 
C)  is secreted largely during hours of daylight. 
D)  increases alertness and wakefulness.

Question 19

Psychoactive drugs produce their effects primarily by acting on brain neurotransmitters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

According to the activation-synthesis theory of dreaming, the source of a dream is neuronal firing in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  reticular activating system. 
B)  cortex. 
C)  pons. 
D)  medulla. 
A)  reticular activating system. 
B)  cortex. 
C)  pons. 
D)  medulla.

The loss of a single night's sleep does not affect mental flexibility or creativity.

The common effects of tobacco are:

The problem-focused explanation of dreaming suggests that:

The word "circadian" indicates that a circadian rhythm:

_______________ are the short bursts of rapid, high-peaking waves that the brain emits in the second stage of non-REM sleep.

When Larry was a teenager, he began experiencing periods when he had a lot of trouble staying awake during the day, even though he was getting enough sleep each night. He also would experience sudden "attacks" where he would collapse to the floor in the middle of an activity. Larry suffers from:

Hypnosis can be useful in the treatment of psychological and medical problems. List three of these uses.

The functioning of the biological clock governing circadian rhythms is affected by the hormone __________.

A "hidden observer" is:

During the night, which two types of sleep alternate with each other in cycles that take approximately 90 minutes?

Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder involving sudden and unpredictable attacks of REM paralysis.

When LSD and psilocybin are abused, the resulting effects may include:

Which of the following is a depressant?

Delta waves occur during:

Dennis just started working at a factory where he will be expected to work varying shifts. What recommendation should you make to him about shift choices?

Which of the following statements about hypnosis is true?

What effect do opiates have on the body?

Melatonin is a hormone that:

Psychoactive drugs produce their effects primarily by acting on brain neurotransmitters.

According to the activation-synthesis theory of dreaming, the source of a dream is neuronal firing in the:

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Exam 5: Body Rhythms and Mental States

The loss of a single night's sleep does not affect mental flexibility or creativity.

The common effects of tobacco are:

The problem-focused explanation of dreaming suggests that:

The word "circadian" indicates that a circadian rhythm:

_______________ are the short bursts of rapid, high-peaking waves that the brain emits in the second stage of non-REM sleep.

When Larry was a teenager, he began experiencing periods when he had a lot of trouble staying awake during the day, even though he was getting enough sleep each night. He also would experience sudden "attacks" where he would collapse to the floor in the middle of an activity. Larry suffers from:

Hypnosis can be useful in the treatment of psychological and medical problems. List three of these uses.

The functioning of the biological clock governing circadian rhythms is affected by the hormone __________.

A "hidden observer" is:

During the night, which two types of sleep alternate with each other in cycles that take approximately 90 minutes?

Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder involving sudden and unpredictable attacks of REM paralysis.

When LSD and psilocybin are abused, the resulting effects may include:

Which of the following is a depressant?

Delta waves occur during:

Dennis just started working at a factory where he will be expected to work varying shifts. What recommendation should you make to him about shift choices?

Which of the following statements about hypnosis is true?

What effect do opiates have on the body?

Melatonin is a hormone that:

Psychoactive drugs produce their effects primarily by acting on brain neurotransmitters.

According to the activation-synthesis theory of dreaming, the source of a dream is neuronal firing in the:

What Is Psychology

How Psychologists Do Research

Genes, Evolution, and Environment

The Brain and Nervous System

Sensation and Perception

Learning and Conditioning

Behavior in Social and Cultural Context

Thinking and Intelligence

Memory

Emotion, Stress, and Health

Motivation

Development Over the Life Span

Theories of Personality

Psychological Disorders

Approaches to Treatment and Therapy

Filters